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OU53SHX
2003 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
General Information
- Registration OU53SHX
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DISCOVERY
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
19
Passes
5
Failures
79.17%
Pass Rate
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109 Total Defects Recorded
14 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 180,263 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))
11 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 178,973 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 175,385 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear ADVISE suspension leveling rod missing
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))
26 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 174,572 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
23 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 174,561 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Rear bumper (4.11 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
17 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 167,375 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front 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))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
25 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 160,245 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre flange (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 153,412 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above rear diff (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
22 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 153,405 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above rear diff (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
5 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 139,434 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak front of engine ()
- Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
- Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner chassie leg (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
- Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner chassie leg (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
17 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 125,424 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
20 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 111,280 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
23 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,755 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 80,230 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2014 26 Jun 202628 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,005 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2013 26 Jun 202615 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 69,998 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
16 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,385 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 63,381 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,287 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2011 26 Jun 202615 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,655 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2010 26 Jun 202617 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 43,830 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2009 26 Jun 202617 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 43,830 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
31 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,924 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2008 26 Jun 202623 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,408 MI
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OU53SHX was registered on 2003-09-12
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