LAND ROVER DISCOVERY KY53EFP has 32 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2003 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 228,988 miles 5 months ago on Tuesday 16th December 2025 at 10:45.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Monday 21st December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Saturday 1st August 2026.

KY53EFP MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 2026228,988 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced As Marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. MINOR - Offside Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED10TH DECEMBER 2025228,988 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Near Shock Mount As Marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced As Marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Exhaust System Insecure Middle Mount (6.1.2 (a))
  7. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. MINOR - Offside Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED5TH DECEMBER 202421ST DECEMBER 2025222,742 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced After Rear Wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced After Rear Wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FAILED5TH DECEMBER 2024222,742 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Worn Down To Wear Indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced After Rear Wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced After Rear Wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 202321ST DECEMBER 2024213,093 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All Pipes Greased (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Corrosion Throughout Chassis And Underside Of Body
FAILED28TH NOVEMBER 2023213,093 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Lower Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Under Body Sill Near Mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Lower Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Under Body Sill Near Mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Power Steering Ram Leaking Front Steering Shock (2.1.5 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All Pipes Greased (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Corrosion Throughout Chassis And Underside Of Body
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 202221ST DECEMBER 2023205,136 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  2. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Reverse Light Not Working
  4. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Active Cornering Enhancement Pipes Corroded (all)
  6. ADVISORY - Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Offside And Nearside Rear D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Bump Stops Missing
  8. ADVISORY - Steering Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play Offside Front Hub Pivot Upper And Lower Joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Slightly Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting Rear Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Rear Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Corrosion Throughout Chassis And Underside Of Body
FAILED14TH DECEMBER 2022205,136 MI
 
  1. PRS - Stop Lamp(s) Not Working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  3. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Reverse Light Not Working
  5. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Active Cornering Enhancement Pipes Corroded (all)
  7. ADVISORY - Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Offside And Nearside Rear D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Bump Stops Missing
  9. ADVISORY - Steering Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play Offside Front Hub Pivot Upper And Lower Joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Slightly Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting Rear Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Rear Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Corrosion Throughout Chassis And Underside Of Body
PASSED26TH NOVEMBER 202121ST DECEMBER 2022196,108 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Wing Has Some Corrosion
PASSED22ND DECEMBER 202021ST DECEMBER 2021188,520 MI
FAILED21ST DECEMBER 2020188,520 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Brake Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))
PASSED19TH DECEMBER 201919TH DECEMBER 2020180,856 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED16TH DECEMBER 2019180,756 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED19TH DECEMBER 201819TH DECEMBER 2019162,018 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Column Universal Joint Deformed But Serviceable Seized (2.1.3 (c) (i))
FAILED17TH DECEMBER 2018161,899 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Steering Column Universal Joint Deformed But Serviceable Seized (2.1.3 (c) (i))
PASSED20TH DECEMBER 201719TH DECEMBER 2018146,567 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Upper Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Back Plates Corroded
FAILED12TH DECEMBER 2017146,528 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Upper Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Upper Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.5.a.3c)
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Back Plates Corroded
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 20166TH DECEMBER 2017133,799 MI
FAILED2ND DECEMBER 2016133,799 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Steering Box Has A Significant Oil Leak (2.2.d.2e)
  2. FAIL - Front Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Upper Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
PASSED1ST DECEMBER 20152ND DECEMBER 2016124,272 MI
PASSED3RD DECEMBER 20142ND DECEMBER 2015112,810 MI
PASSED5TH AUGUST 20143RD SEPTEMBER 2015112,391 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Steering Universal Joint
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 20133RD SEPTEMBER 2014108,534 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  5. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 20128TH OCTOBER 2013106,387 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 20118TH OCTOBER 2012100,431 MI
PASSED9TH OCTOBER 20108TH OCTOBER 201192,852 MI
FAILED8TH OCTOBER 201092,852 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. FAIL - Front Upper Panhard Rod Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Rear Lower Panhard Rod Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Rear Panhard Rod Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  7. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  8. FAIL - Exhaust Emits An Excessive Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (7.4.b.3b)
  9. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Component (2.3.3b)
PASSED2ND OCTOBER 20091ST OCTOBER 201077,756 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 200811TH SEPTEMBER 200964,301 MI
FAILED11TH SEPTEMBER 200864,301 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 200711TH SEPTEMBER 200851,059 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED21ST AUGUST 200611TH SEPTEMBER 200738,143 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

KY53EFP Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 66% | MOT Failure Rate: 34%

KY53EFP MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

KY53EFP Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 228,988 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,409 miles

KY53EFP FAQs

This Land Rover Discovery with registration KY53EFP was manufactured on Thursday 11th September 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 228,988 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 10,409 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 32 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Discovery beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means KY53EFP has a 66% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Discovery has had 68 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 8 Minor, 16 Major, 0 Dangerous and 15 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 2 months on Saturday 1st August 2026 .

Does KY53EFP have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 30th May 2026 KY53EFP does have an active MOT. Read more

Is KY53EFP Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 30th May 2026 KY53EFP does have Tax. Read more

When does KY53EFP Tax expire?

The current Tax for KY53EFP will expire in 2 months on Saturday 1st August 2026. 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 KY53EFP MOT expire?

The current MOT for KY53EFP will expire in 7 months on Monday 21st December 2026. Read more

When did KY53EFP have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for KY53EFP was on Tuesday 16th December 2025 at 10:45. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has KY53EFP Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 32 MOTs on record for KY53EFP we can see 21 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 KY53EFP Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 32 MOTs on record for KY53EFP we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 66% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is KY53EFP?

KY53EFP is registered as a 2003 Land Rover Discovery. Read more

How many miles has KY53EFP done?

The odometer reading for KY53EFP at the last MOT in December 2025 was 228,988 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 10,409 miles per year. Read more

How old is KY53EFP?

The vehicle KY53EFP was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 11th September 2003. Read more

What colour is KY53EFP?

The official colour of KY53EFP is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does KY53EFP have?

KY53EFP has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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