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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S53 BVCMOT history

S53 BVC is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 22 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 88,738 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2023.

S53 BVC green Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2024
Mileage
88,738 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S53 BVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
22 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S53 BVC was last recorded at 88,738 miles on 3 Oct 2023, 1,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,548 miles · 5 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
1,190 miles
Average per year
2,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 88,738 miles
  • 2022 – 87,548 miles
  • 2021 – 85,998 miles
  • 2020 – 85,941 miles
  • 2019 – 82,573 miles
  • 2018 – 78,144 miles
  • 2017 – 76,631 miles
  • 2016 – 73,686 miles
  • 2015 – 66,944 miles
  • 2014 – 63,788 miles
  • 2013 – 62,745 miles
  • 2012 – 62,065 miles
  • 2011 – 60,400 miles
  • 2010 – 58,378 miles
  • 2009 – 56,173 miles
  • 2008 – 53,990 miles
  • 2007 – 50,342 miles
  • 2006 – 46,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,738 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,738 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    88,738 miles
    Test number
    690221635233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail88,738 miles (+1,190)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,738 miles
    Test number
    386692152482
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass87,548 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    87,548 miles
    Test number
    283573951621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail87,524 miles (+1,526)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,524 miles
    Test number
    386808054231
    • MajorExhaust system insecure rubber (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass85,998 miles (+57)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    85,998 miles
    Test number
    357610154493
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Fail85,941 miles (+3,368)4 dangerous5 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,941 miles
    Test number
    909628430384
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  7. Pass82,573 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    82,573 miles
    Test number
    218194548523
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail82,549 miles (+4,405)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,549 miles
    Test number
    450010042732
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play panard (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass78,144 miles (+1,513)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    78,144 miles
    Test number
    270214126122
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing on inner walls
    • AdvisoryRear seats missing at time of test

  10. Pass76,631 miles (+2,945)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    76,631 miles
    Test number
    960734246685
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing slight play
    • AdvisoryHeadlights internal adjuster changed for test
    • AdvisoryOil leak noted

  11. Pass73,686 miles (+6,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    73,686 miles
    Test number
    301588646618
    • AdvisoryNearside front hub seal weeping

  12. Pass66,944 miles (+3,156)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,944 miles
    Test number
    897678515130
    • NoteNearside front hubseal weeping
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing low

  13. Pass63,788 miles (+1,043)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    63,788 miles
    Test number
    478375804143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,745 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    62,745 miles
    Test number
    225205203124
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFuel tank hose perished

  15. Fail62,745 miles (+680)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,745 miles
    Test number
    965895303118
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFuel tank hose perished

  16. Pass62,065 miles (+1,665)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    62,065 miles
    Test number
    395267012146
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front diff seal slight seepage

  17. Pass60,400 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    60,400 miles
    Test number
    489478111135
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNearside front diff seal slight sepage

  18. Fail60,400 miles (+2,022)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,400 miles
    Test number
    235967111159
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNearside front diff seal slight sepage

  19. Pass58,378 miles (+2,205)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    58,378 miles
    Test number
    234618710497
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front hub seal slight seepage

  20. Pass56,173 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    56,173 miles
    Test number
    632584819169
    • NoteFuel filler hose perished

  21. Fail56,173 miles (+2,183)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,173 miles
    Test number
    763324319185
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteFuel filler hose perished

  22. Pass53,990 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    53,990 miles
    Test number
    233719218471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Fail53,990 miles (+3,648)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,990 miles
    Test number
    352799618116
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass50,342 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    50,342 miles
    Test number
    903439107132
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail50,342 miles (+3,524)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,342 miles
    Test number
    941946907162
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass46,818 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    46,818 miles
    Test number
    931410796006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S53 BVC

Does S53 BVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S53 BVC expired on 4 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S53 BVC?
The MOT on S53 BVC expired on 4 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S53 BVC done?
S53 BVC was recorded at 88,738 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2023, an average of 2,394 miles a year.
Has S53 BVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S53 BVC has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S53 BVC 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 S53 BVC find?
S53 BVC passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside non obligatory mirror damaged; oil leak, but not excessive.

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