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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,940 cc

LU53 BRFMOT history

LU53 BRF is a black petrol Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 120,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

LU53 BRF black 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 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
120,434 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,788 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU53 BRF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,940 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU53 BRF was last recorded at 120,434 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 3,053 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,381 miles · 10 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
3,053 miles
Average per year
3,788 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,434 miles
  • 2025 – 117,381 miles
  • 2024 – 114,359 miles
  • 2023 – 110,321 miles
  • 2022 – 104,041 miles
  • 2021 – 98,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,434 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • 3rd row seats stowed at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 3 Feb 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,434 miles (+3,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    120,434 miles
    Test number
    637619293961
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass117,381 miles (+3,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    117,381 miles
    Test number
    775616624989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass114,359 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    114,359 miles
    Test number
    965821575415
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail114,359 miles (+4,038)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,359 miles
    Test number
    531938138414
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp lens seriously defective Both sides hazy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass110,321 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    110,321 miles
    Test number
    934562173446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail110,320 miles (+224)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,320 miles
    Test number
    318014278459
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail110,096 miles (+6,055)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,096 miles
    Test number
    230606406067
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides front rear track rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass104,041 miles (+5,081)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    104,041 miles
    Test number
    588561897364
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides front rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Pass98,960 miles (+3)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    98,960 miles
    Test number
    940853794579
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • Advisory3rd row seats stowed at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Indicator full of water

  10. Fail98,957 miles4 major2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,957 miles
    Test number
    486528486436
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • Advisory3rd row seats stowed at time of test
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Indicator full of water

Questions about LU53 BRF

Does LU53 BRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU53 BRF is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU53 BRF?
The MOT on LU53 BRF is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU53 BRF done?
LU53 BRF was recorded at 120,434 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 3,788 miles a year.
Has LU53 BRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU53 BRF has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LU53 BRF 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 LU53 BRF find?
LU53 BRF passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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