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OV53SXC
2003 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
General Information
- Registration OV53SXC
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DISCOVERY
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expired 27 May 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
20
Passes
7
Failures
74.07%
Pass Rate
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96 Total Defects Recorded
16 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 123,645 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive advise early repair some drips happening (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- general corrosion at rear of vehicle
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear legs around bump stops advise repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
28 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 189,708 KM
Expiry date: 27 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Has been washed off however some spots starting to return (8.4.1 (a) (i))
18 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 117,799 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced next to fuel tank (6.1.1 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Seat belt missing centre rear (7.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both side steps corrosed and holed underneith of units
- Oil leak, but not excessive just under limit for failure (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing screen slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
24 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 113,041 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
16 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 113,027 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 109,125 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2023 26 Jun 20263 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 105,005 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive haft shaft seal leaking (close to excess) and noted as contaminating inside edge of tyre, brake disc back plate and suspension components. No contamination currently noted to brake pads or disc, (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive close to excess (8.4.1 (a) (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 Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
27 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 104,925 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive close to excess (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive haft shaft seal leaking (close to excess) and noted as contaminating inside edge of tyre, brake disc back plate and suspension components. No contamination currently noted to brake pads or disc, (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
2 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,627 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Central 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 98,251 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2020 26 Jun 20267 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,555 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- underside undersealed
6 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,573 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
24 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,465 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
- Oil leak
18 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 86,465 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
- Oil leak
17 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 84,042 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2016 26 Jun 20269 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 84,042 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
4 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,143 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
10 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,144 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
10 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,160 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
10 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 73,160 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
24 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 71,925 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 67,812 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2011 26 Jun 20268 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,066 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2010 26 Jun 20269 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,527 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2009 26 Jun 20268 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 46,527 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
17 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,138 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2008 26 Jun 202630 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,678 MI
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OV53SXC was registered on 2003-10-24
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