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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

LU53 DCEMOT history

LU53 DCE is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 27 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 111,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

LU53 DCE 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 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
111,732 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU53 DCE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU53 DCE was last recorded at 111,732 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,685 miles · 17 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
47 miles
Average per year
4,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,732 miles
  • 2024 – 109,596 miles
  • 2023 – 105,416 miles
  • 2022 – 104,295 miles
  • 2021 – 100,278 miles
  • 2020 – 96,115 miles
  • 2019 – 93,889 miles
  • 2018 – 90,026 miles
  • 2017 – 85,707 miles
  • 2016 – 80,864 miles
  • 2015 – 74,463 miles
  • 2014 – 64,291 miles
  • 2013 – 53,691 miles
  • 2012 – 48,291 miles
  • 2011 – 42,574 miles
  • 2010 – 35,736 miles
  • 2009 – 30,647 miles
  • 2008 – 26,392 miles
  • 2007 – 20,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,732 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged small crack (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (in boot) (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,732 miles (+47)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    111,732 miles
    Test number
    807702508315
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged small crack (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (in boot) (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail111,685 miles (+2,089)9 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,685 miles
    Test number
    797839943889
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt , boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (bush completely unbonded from shock) (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (1/2 of boot missing!) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (creaking!) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (and too long, hitting A pillar). (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective , perishing slightly (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TRE balljoint boot leaking, clip partially adrift

  3. Pass109,596 miles (+4,180)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    109,596 miles
    Test number
    570414080368
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass105,416 miles (+1,121)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    105,416 miles
    Test number
    471385940355
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass104,295 miles (+4,017)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    104,295 miles
    Test number
    305963480789
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass100,278 miles (+4,163)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    100,278 miles
    Test number
    290137984685
    • AdvisoryACE pipes have a slight seepage of fluid
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement On dampener (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bump stop missing

  7. Pass96,115 miles (+2,226)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    96,115 miles
    Test number
    410015627875
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front pipes to ace pump damp
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass93,889 miles (+3,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,889 miles
    Test number
    221932438156
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass90,026 miles (+4,319)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    90,026 miles
    Test number
    527220097860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,707 miles (+4,843)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    85,707 miles
    Test number
    899774661739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,864 miles (+6,401)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    80,864 miles
    Test number
    177980189763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,463 miles (+10,172)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    74,463 miles
    Test number
    163444535872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,291 miles (+3,456)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    64,291 miles
    Test number
    309169474476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,835 miles (+7,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    60,835 miles
    Test number
    186733564429
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass53,691 miles (+5,400)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    53,691 miles
    Test number
    118662453035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,291 miles (+5,717)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    48,291 miles
    Test number
    857348552027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,574 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    42,574 miles
    Test number
    587572751096
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight wear front discs

  18. Fail42,574 miles (+6,838)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,574 miles
    Test number
    838752251070
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight wear front discs

  19. Pass35,736 miles (+5,089)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    35,736 miles
    Test number
    622229040056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,647 miles (+4,255)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    30,647 miles
    Test number
    360174559068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,392 miles (+5,917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    26,392 miles
    Test number
    443847858049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass20,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    20,475 miles
    Test number
    951250457053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU53 DCE

Does LU53 DCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU53 DCE is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU53 DCE?
The MOT on LU53 DCE is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU53 DCE done?
LU53 DCE was recorded at 111,732 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 4,817 miles a year.
Has LU53 DCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU53 DCE has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LU53 DCE 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 DCE find?
LU53 DCE passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged small crack; central rear suspension component pin or bush slightly worn watts linkage; offside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (in boot), and 1 more.

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