LAND ROVER DISCOVERY AU53TER has 24 MOTs

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This 2004 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 131,298 miles 2 weeks ago on Tuesday 12th May 2026 at 10:57.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Wednesday 19th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

AU53TER MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED19TH MAY 2027131,298 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Fluid Leak, But Not Excessive Rear Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emissions Limits Just Met
FAILED5TH MAY 2026131,286 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  2. MINOR - Offside Rear Other Passenger Door Catch Deteriorated So The Door Cannot Be Readily Opened Or Closed Outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Fluid Leak, But Not Excessive Rear Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emissions Limits Just Met
  10. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED20TH MAY 202519TH MAY 2026128,360 MI
PASSED17TH MAY 202416TH MAY 2025126,887 MI
PASSED11TH NOVEMBER 202210TH NOVEMBER 2023126,085 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Repaired But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 202130TH SEPTEMBER 2022124,727 MI
FAILED11TH SEPTEMBER 2021124,725 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Component Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED18TH AUGUST 202013TH SEPTEMBER 2021122,468 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED21ST AUGUST 201913TH SEPTEMBER 2020119,786 MI
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 201813TH SEPTEMBER 2019117,958 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Perished
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seal Seaping
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 20179TH NOVEMBER 2018114,641 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Upper Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
FAILED8TH NOVEMBER 2017114,625 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Battery Insecure (1.9.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Upper Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  6. FAIL - Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  7. FAIL - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings Outer Door Sill (6.1.b.2)
  8. FAIL - Rear Fluid Suspension Unit Leaking Ram (2.4.d.2)
PASSED28TH OCTOBER 201628TH OCTOBER 2017107,735 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 201528TH OCTOBER 2016104,670 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Fuel Pipes Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Hub Seal Is Leaking
  6. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Are Starting To Perish
FAILED23RD OCTOBER 2015104,669 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Leaking (3.6.a.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Ball Joint Has Excessive Play Steering Arm (2.2.b.1f)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Fuel Pipes Corroded
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Hub Seal Is Leaking
  8. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Are Starting To Perish
PASSED12TH APRIL 201414TH APRIL 201599,241 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Rear Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (3.7.b.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Rear Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (3.7.b.3)
  5. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  6. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
FAILED12TH APRIL 201499,241 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Rear Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (3.7.b.3)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Rear Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (3.7.b.3)
  6. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  7. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
PASSED15TH APRIL 201314TH APRIL 201485,276 MI
FAILED11TH APRIL 201385,270 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Has A Cut Which Has Significantly Weakened The Webbing (5.2.2a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Master Cylinder/servo Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (3.6.c.3)
PASSED17TH JUNE 201116TH JUNE 201277,298 MI
PASSED8TH APRIL 20107TH APRIL 201166,084 MI
FAILED17TH MARCH 201066,069 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Panhard Rod Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. FAIL - Centre Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  7. FAIL - Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Slightly Scored (3.5.1h)
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  11. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  13. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  14. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  15. ADVISORY - Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.c.1a)
  16. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.c.1b)
PASSED24TH SEPTEMBER 200823RD SEPTEMBER 200953,682 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Seat Belt Stitching Slightly Frayed (5.2.2b)
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 200719TH SEPTEMBER 200843,110 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

AU53TER Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

AU53TER MOT Comments

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AU53TER Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 131,298 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,968 miles

AU53TER FAQs

This Land Rover Discovery with registration AU53TER was manufactured on Tuesday 31st August 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 131,298 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 5,968 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Discovery beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means AU53TER has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Discovery has had 53 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 6 Major, 0 Dangerous and 20 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Discovery is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does AU53TER have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 25th May 2026 AU53TER does have an active MOT. Read more

Is AU53TER Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 25th May 2026 AU53TER does have Tax. Read more

When does AU53TER Tax expire?

The current Tax for AU53TER will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does AU53TER MOT expire?

The current MOT for AU53TER will expire in 12 months on Wednesday 19th May 2027. Read more

When did AU53TER have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for AU53TER was on Tuesday 12th May 2026 at 10:57. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has AU53TER Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for AU53TER we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has AU53TER Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for AU53TER we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is AU53TER?

AU53TER is registered as a 2004 Land Rover Discovery. Read more

How many miles has AU53TER done?

The odometer reading for AU53TER at the last MOT in May 2026 was 131,298 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,968 miles per year. Read more

How old is AU53TER?

The vehicle AU53TER was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 31st August 2004. Read more

What colour is AU53TER?

The official colour of AU53TER is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does AU53TER have?

AU53TER has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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