Land Rover Discovery
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc
LR53 GAVMOT history
LR53 GAV is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 12 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 147,895 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 147,895 mi
- At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,054 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 GAV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,720 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 12 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR53 GAV was last recorded at 147,895 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 147,241 miles · 29 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 654 miles
- Average per year
- 6,054 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 147,895 miles
- 2024 – 147,241 miles
- 2023 – 145,178 miles
- 2022 – 142,563 miles
- 2021 – 139,605 miles
- 2020 – 136,011 miles
- 2019 – 135,484 miles
- 2018 – 135,321 miles
- 2017 – 132,810 miles
- 2015 – 120,351 miles
- 2014 – 104,985 miles
- 2013 – 100,993 miles
- 2012 – 93,089 miles
- 2011 – 85,000 miles
- 2010 – 71,507 miles
- 2009 – 55,933 miles
- 2008 – 42,158 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass147,895 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheelsRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
21 tests since 15 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,895 miles (+654)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 147,895 miles
- Test number
- 931583910238
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels
Pass147,241 miles (+2,063)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 147,241 miles
- Test number
- 730428325585
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease present (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease present (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels
Pass145,178 miles (+2,615)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 145,178 miles
- Test number
- 635944441550
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease present (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels
Pass142,563 miles (+2,958)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 142,563 miles
- Test number
- 431953046661
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four tyres
Pass139,605 miles (+3,594)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 139,605 miles
- Test number
- 367623418589
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Pass136,011 miles (+30)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 136,011 miles
- Test number
- 876191169543
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail135,981 miles (+497)1 dangerous8 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,981 miles
- Test number
- 764948799951
- DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner steering joint (2.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass135,484 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 135,484 miles
- Test number
- 526265197740
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail135,484 miles (+163)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,484 miles
- Test number
- 152011806279
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass135,321 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 135,321 miles
- Test number
- 256941328712
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail135,321 miles (+2,511)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,321 miles
- Test number
- 936932555742
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass132,810 miles (+12,459)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 132,810 miles
- Test number
- 849952643105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,351 miles (+15,366)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2016
- Odometer
- 120,351 miles
- Test number
- 505063335129
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass104,985 miles (+3,992)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2015
- Odometer
- 104,985 miles
- Test number
- 207293734188
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass100,993 miles (+7,904)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 100,993 miles
- Test number
- 835412553297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,089 miles (+8,089)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 93,089 miles
- Test number
- 628016752292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,000 miles (+13,493)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 85,000 miles
- Test number
- 368933741237
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/S and N/S front track rods have slight play in them
Pass71,507 miles (+15,574)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 71,507 miles
- Test number
- 982724840242
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front tie rods have slight play
Pass55,933 miles (+13,775)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 55,933 miles
- Test number
- 424074549203
- NoteFreeplay off side front and near side front steering arms
Pass42,158 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 42,158 miles
- Test number
- 794770868264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,158 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,158 miles
- Test number
- 670559158248
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Questions about LR53 GAV
- Does LR53 GAV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 GAV is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 GAV?
- The MOT on LR53 GAV is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR53 GAV done?
- LR53 GAV was recorded at 147,895 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 6,054 miles a year.
- Has LR53 GAV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 GAV has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2020.
- Has the mileage on LR53 GAV 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 GAV find?
- LR53 GAV passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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