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ML53ZDH
2003 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
General Information
- Registration ML53ZDH
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DISCOVERY
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 07 Oct 2026
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
18
Passes
11
Failures
62.07%
Pass Rate
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58 Total Defects Recorded
18 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 138,152 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2026 18 Jun 202612 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 138,148 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
8 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 134,562 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
8 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 134,562 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
10 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 123,123 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
11 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 115,795 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2023 18 Jun 202610 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 115,795 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
14 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 104,988 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2021 18 Jun 20267 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,547 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2020 18 Jun 202612 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,134 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2019 18 Jun 202611 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 93,134 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
30 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 93,118 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2018 18 Jun 202629 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 93,118 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
27 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,305 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- chasis corroded
17 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 91,305 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light (6.1.C.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- chasis corroded
23 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,254 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2015 18 Jun 202622 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 88,254 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
6 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,952 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
2 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 84,952 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
8 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 84,327 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2013 18 Jun 20267 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 84,327 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
28 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 82,097 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 79,577 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 79,577 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 71,092 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 61,974 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 61,974 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 49,593 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 37,721 MI
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ML53ZDH was registered on 2003-10-31
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