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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

S53 DWWMOT history

S53 DWW is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 166,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.

S53 DWW red 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 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
166,321 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S53 DWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S53 DWW was last recorded at 166,321 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,479 miles · 14 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
842 miles
Average per year
5,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,321 miles
  • 2025 – 165,479 miles
  • 2024 – 164,216 miles
  • 2023 – 162,635 miles
  • 2022 – 160,907 miles
  • 2021 – 158,907 miles
  • 2020 – 158,612 miles
  • 2019 – 156,658 miles
  • 2018 – 155,329 miles
  • 2017 – 153,853 miles
  • 2016 – 144,854 miles
  • 2015 – 137,006 miles
  • 2014 – 127,878 miles
  • 2013 – 119,675 miles
  • 2012 – 113,457 miles
  • 2011 – 102,712 miles
  • 2010 – 91,823 miles
  • 2009 – 80,992 miles
  • 2008 – 71,389 miles
  • 2007 – 61,577 miles
  • 2006 – 51,945 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,321 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    166,321 miles
    Test number
    707072904356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail166,321 miles (+842)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,321 miles
    Test number
    516663041965
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass165,479 miles (+1,263)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    165,479 miles
    Test number
    622914975126
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass164,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    164,216 miles
    Test number
    127679875707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail164,214 miles (+1,579)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,214 miles
    Test number
    241659506561
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass162,635 miles (+1,728)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    162,635 miles
    Test number
    876578896903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass160,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    160,907 miles
    Test number
    391549401037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail160,907 miles (+2,000)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,907 miles
    Test number
    841436067577
    • MajorTowbar component excessively corroded BOTH REAR LEGS (6.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass158,907 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    158,907 miles
    Test number
    709848505477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail158,716 miles (+104)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,716 miles
    Test number
    571351148872
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail158,612 miles (+1,954)9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,612 miles
    Test number
    412930469253
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Level sensor (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Level sensor (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorbers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Ace pipe corroded and damp (5.3.5 (b) (i))

  12. Pass156,658 miles (+1,329)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    156,658 miles
    Test number
    660060712307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front arch damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear structure slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryStearing box weeping

  13. Pass155,329 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    155,329 miles
    Test number
    225929754908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  14. Fail155,326 miles (+1,473)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,326 miles
    Test number
    178077905271
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  15. Pass153,853 miles (+8,999)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    153,853 miles
    Test number
    237836599284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower coil spring does not locate in spring mount correctly but is serviceable

  16. Pass144,854 miles (+7,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    144,854 miles
    Test number
    356153013887
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower coil spring does not locate in spring mount correctly but is serviceable
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail137,006 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,006 miles
    Test number
    479158855046
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOffside front running lamp inop

  18. Pass137,006 miles (+9,128)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    137,006 miles
    Test number
    999938255032
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOffside front running lamp inop

  19. Fail127,878 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,878 miles
    Test number
    505606834081
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass127,878 miles (+8,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    127,878 miles
    Test number
    978686434047
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass119,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    119,675 miles
    Test number
    997994943096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail119,675 miles (+6,218)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,675 miles
    Test number
    327493843032
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass113,457 miles (+2,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    113,457 miles
    Test number
    187284152059
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Fail111,375 miles (+8,663)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,375 miles
    Test number
    549159342057
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass102,712 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    102,712 miles
    Test number
    549650261019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail102,679 miles (+10,856)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,679 miles
    Test number
    758277851064
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass91,823 miles (+10,831)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    91,823 miles
    Test number
    242740760022
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass80,992 miles (+9,603)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    80,992 miles
    Test number
    150225949001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass71,389 miles (+9,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    71,389 miles
    Test number
    722255148095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  30. Pass61,577 miles (+9,632)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    61,577 miles
    Test number
    770686847052
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  31. Pass51,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    51,945 miles
    Test number
    791053436095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S53 DWW

Does S53 DWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S53 DWW is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S53 DWW?
The MOT on S53 DWW is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S53 DWW done?
S53 DWW was recorded at 166,321 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 5,623 miles a year.
Has S53 DWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S53 DWW has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S53 DWW 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 DWW find?
S53 DWW passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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