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ML53ZDY
2003 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
General Information
- Registration ML53ZDY
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DISCOVERY
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
20
Passes
5
Failures
80%
Pass Rate
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38 Total Defects Recorded
4 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 102,358 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2026 18 Jun 202619 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 101,376 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above chassis (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
9 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 96,943 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play forward track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
17 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 92,059 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2023 18 Jun 202626 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 89,661 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2022 18 Jun 202624 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 89,656 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
9 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 89,014 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
2 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 88,998 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,946 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear (5.2.3 (j))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,074 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
6 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,950 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
6 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 77,950 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
7 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,594 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Bump stop missing.
7 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,938 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2016 18 Jun 202613 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,594 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2015 18 Jun 202614 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,809 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2014 18 Jun 202613 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 60,801 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
12 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,836 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2013 18 Jun 202624 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,682 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2012 18 Jun 202612 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,790 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
8 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,428 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2010 18 Jun 202625 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,536 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2009 18 Jun 202628 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,044 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2008 18 Jun 202621 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 26,888 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
15 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,458 MI
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ML53ZDY was registered on 2003-11-28
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