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2003 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
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- Registration OU53ZXK
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DISCOVERY
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 08 Apr 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 229,835 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
8 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 229,815 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside step corroded
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 218,995 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front 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 Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
23 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 208,506 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Tail (6.1.B.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
- Exhaust corroded
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
- Oil leak Gearbox area ()
12 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 198,721 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
16 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 188,659 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2016 28 Jun 202615 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 188,556 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
6 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 170,513 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2015 28 Jun 202631 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 170,265 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
6 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 150,257 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
5 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 150,250 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
28 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 145,043 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2013 28 Jun 202616 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 129,288 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2012 28 Jun 20269 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 113,588 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2011 28 Jun 202614 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 102,152 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2010 28 Jun 202614 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 102,151 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
30 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 86,910 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 86,910 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 79,255 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2008 28 Jun 20266 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 78,285 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
14 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 61,878 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2007 28 Jun 202614 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 61,878 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OU53ZXK was registered on 2003-09-15
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