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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LR53 BAZMOT history

LR53 BAZ is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 18 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 203,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LR53 BAZ green Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
203,796 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,029 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 BAZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 BAZ was last recorded at 203,796 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,782 miles · 25 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
8,029 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 203,796 miles
  • 2025 – 200,984 miles
  • 2024 – 194,574 miles
  • 2023 – 187,108 miles
  • 2022 – 184,920 miles
  • 2021 – 182,225 miles
  • 2018 – 133,587 miles
  • 2017 – 132,070 miles
  • 2016 – 129,804 miles
  • 2014 – 121,885 miles
  • 2013 – 114,747 miles
  • 2011 – 94,533 miles
  • 2010 – 82,545 miles
  • 2009 – 71,102 miles
  • 2008 – 61,322 miles
  • 2007 – 48,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,796 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion OSF inner wingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryInner sills surface corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Boots deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Boot floor corroded above spring hangerRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis around rear spring hangers/shock mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear body corrosion in the vicinity of spring platform

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,796 miles (+14)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    203,796 miles
    Test number
    828789694591
    • AdvisoryCorrosion OSF inner wing
    • AdvisoryInner sills surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Boots deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Boot floor corroded above spring hanger
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis around rear spring hangers/shock mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail203,782 miles (+2,798)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,782 miles
    Test number
    587426740205
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion OSF inner wing
    • AdvisoryInner sills surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Boots deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Boot floor corroded above spring hanger
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis around rear spring hangers/shock mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass200,984 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    200,984 miles
    Test number
    761825355204
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Joint also has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body corrosion in vicinity of spring platform (O/S/R)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (O/S/R)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, But not excessive

  4. Fail200,984 miles (+6,410)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,984 miles
    Test number
    434790497197
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Joint also has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body corrosion in vicinity of spring platform (O/S/R)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (O/S/R)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, But not excessive

  5. Pass194,574 miles (+19)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    194,574 miles
    Test number
    827730112919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body corrosion in the vicinity of spring platform
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn watts linkage joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail194,555 miles (+7,447)2 dangerous5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,555 miles
    Test number
    894608718027
    • DangerousNearside Front Body component likely to become detached mount along sill (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drag link end (painted red) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front flexi brake hose insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body corrosion in the vicinity of spring platform
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn watts linkage joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass187,108 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    187,108 miles
    Test number
    142738957954
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under-body corrosion

  8. Fail187,108 miles (+2,188)3 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,108 miles
    Test number
    157025539502
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under-body corrosion

  9. Pass184,920 miles (+2,695)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    184,920 miles
    Test number
    521933578555
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn OIL LEAK (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  10. Pass182,225 miles (+48,638)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    182,225 miles
    Test number
    233375452154
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearey But Does Clear (3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass133,587 miles (+1,517)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    133,587 miles
    Test number
    902241725446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass132,070 miles (+2,266)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    132,070 miles
    Test number
    127867146796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass129,804 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    129,804 miles
    Test number
    561982654752
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail129,792 miles (+7,907)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,792 miles
    Test number
    663601779070
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass121,885 miles (+7,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    121,885 miles
    Test number
    436482654367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass114,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    114,747 miles
    Test number
    188115143378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail114,747 miles (+7,382)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,747 miles
    Test number
    175815443327
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass107,365 miles (+12,832)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    107,365 miles
    Test number
    995543603084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,533 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    94,533 miles
    Test number
    589378111245
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteO/S/R new brake pipe showing a lot of union thread but not leakiung and secure.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear bump stops missing
    • NoteSlight impact to front bumper

  20. Fail94,526 miles (+14)1 failure4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,526 miles
    Test number
    325958411220
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteO/S/R new brake pipe showing a lot of union thread but not leaking and secure.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear axle bump stops missing
    • NoteSlight impact damage to front bumper

  21. Fail94,512 miles (+11,967)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,512 miles
    Test number
    845153911254
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear axle bump stops missing
    • NoteSlight impact damage to front bumper

  22. Pass82,545 miles (+11,443)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    82,545 miles
    Test number
    860852780149
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront bumper slightly damaged
    • NoteNearside rear bumper slightly damaged
    • NoteRear differential has slight seepage of oil

  23. Pass71,102 miles (+9,780)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    71,102 miles
    Test number
    114754089157
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteSlight play ball joint on pitman arm

  24. Pass61,322 miles (+12,524)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    61,322 miles
    Test number
    890999488196
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront and rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

  25. Pass48,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    48,798 miles
    Test number
    783800767145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 BAZ

Does LR53 BAZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 BAZ is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 BAZ?
The MOT on LR53 BAZ is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 BAZ done?
LR53 BAZ was recorded at 203,796 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 8,029 miles a year.
Has LR53 BAZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 BAZ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR53 BAZ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR53 BAZ find?
LR53 BAZ passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: corrosion osf inner wing; inner sills surface corrosion; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play boots deteriorated, and 4 more.

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