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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

V53 EGRMOT history

V53 EGR is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 117,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

V53 EGR green 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 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
117,517 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,986 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V53 EGR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V53 EGR was last recorded at 117,517 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 4,537 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,980 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,537 miles
Average per year
2,986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,517 miles
  • 2025 – 112,980 miles
  • 2024 – 111,142 miles
  • 2023 – 110,812 miles
  • 2022 – 110,305 miles
  • 2019 – 105,787 miles
  • 2018 – 104,962 miles
  • 2017 – 101,246 miles
  • 2016 – 94,678 miles
  • 2014 – 94,200 miles
  • 2013 – 91,333 miles
  • 2012 – 89,020 miles
  • 2011 – 86,772 miles
  • 2010 – 81,547 miles
  • 2009 – 77,224 miles
  • 2008 – 72,911 miles
  • 2007 – 65,798 miles
  • 2006 – 57,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,517 miles

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,517 miles (+4,537)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    117,517 miles
    Test number
    345611619293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,980 miles (+1,838)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    112,980 miles
    Test number
    433274206951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass111,142 miles (+330)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    111,142 miles
    Test number
    977246459915
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass110,812 miles (+507)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    110,812 miles
    Test number
    535656355793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,305 miles (+4,518)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    110,305 miles
    Test number
    535279512104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,787 miles (+825)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    105,787 miles
    Test number
    143588225464
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass104,962 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    104,962 miles
    Test number
    119107813106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail104,898 miles (+3,652)10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,898 miles
    Test number
    652149353424
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated adjacent to body mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm holding blade away from screen (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering component leaking steering box dripping (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Oil leaking excessively from transmission form suspension pump and pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced adjacent to suspension, fuel tank plus tow bar mountings (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

  9. Pass101,246 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    101,246 miles
    Test number
    578672418688
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail101,246 miles (+6,568)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,246 miles
    Test number
    109137832466
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass94,678 miles (+478)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    94,678 miles
    Test number
    512933108677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,200 miles (+12)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    94,200 miles
    Test number
    308118164417
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  13. Fail94,188 miles (+2,855)2 failures9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,188 miles
    Test number
    226179554227
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  14. Pass91,333 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    91,333 miles
    Test number
    719038763260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteNearside front floor pan corroded
    • NoteNearside rear chassis rail corroded
    • NoteOffside rear chassis rail corroded

  15. Fail91,333 miles (+2,313)2 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,333 miles
    Test number
    669887963291
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteCoolant level low
    • NoteNearside front floor pan corroded
    • NoteNearside rear chassis rail corroded
    • NoteOffside rear chassis rail corroded

  16. Pass89,020 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    89,020 miles
    Test number
    188991972213
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail89,019 miles (+2,247)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,019 miles
    Test number
    315029162412
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass86,772 miles (+5,225)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    86,772 miles
    Test number
    375110471298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f wiper deteriorated

  19. Pass81,547 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    81,547 miles
    Test number
    321857440255
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail81,547 miles (+4,323)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,547 miles
    Test number
    550734240257
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass77,224 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    77,224 miles
    Test number
    410266829262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail77,223 miles (+4,312)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,223 miles
    Test number
    741995129245
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass72,911 miles (+7,113)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    72,911 miles
    Test number
    273889038224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,798 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    65,798 miles
    Test number
    724906027205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail65,795 miles (+8,024)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,795 miles
    Test number
    520525427215
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

  26. Pass57,771 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    57,771 miles
    Test number
    170854986129
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about V53 EGR

Does V53 EGR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V53 EGR is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V53 EGR?
The MOT on V53 EGR is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V53 EGR done?
V53 EGR was recorded at 117,517 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 2,986 miles a year.
Has V53 EGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V53 EGR has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on V53 EGR 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 V53 EGR find?
V53 EGR passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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