LAND ROVER DISCOVERY V53EGR has 26 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 117,517 miles 3 weeks ago on Monday 6th July 2026 at 15:55.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Thursday 8th July 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st July 2027.

V53EGR MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED8TH JULY 2027117,517 MI
PASSED9TH JULY 20258TH JULY 2026112,980 MI
PASSED8TH JULY 20247TH JULY 2025111,142 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED31ST MAY 202331ST MAY 2024110,812 MI
PASSED1ST JUNE 202231ST MAY 2023110,305 MI
PASSED25TH JULY 201925TH JANUARY 2021105,787 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED26TH JULY 201825TH JULY 2019104,962 MI
FAILED20TH JUNE 2018104,898 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively Wiper Arm Holding Blade Away From Screen (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Emissions Not Tested Due To Exhaust Condition (8.2.2.2 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Central Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Oil Leaking Excessively From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Steering Box Leaking To The Extent That Oil Is Dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Oil Leaking Excessively From Transmission Form Suspension Pump And Pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Deformed And Structural Rigidity Is Significantly Reduced Adjacent To Suspension, Fuel Tank Plus Tow Bar Mountings (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Floor Excessively Deteriorated Adjacent To Body Mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. MAJOR - Offside Front Power Steering Component Leaking Steering Box Dripping (2.1.5 (a))
PASSED22ND JUNE 201721ST JUNE 2018101,246 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
FAILED22ND JUNE 2017101,246 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
PASSED25TH MAY 201624TH MAY 201794,678 MI
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 201426TH SEPTEMBER 201594,200 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Obligatory Mirror Deteriorated, But Not Seriously Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Front Suspension Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Steering Box Has A Slight Oil Leak (2.2.d.2e)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  8. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
FAILED16TH SEPTEMBER 201494,188 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Upper Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Obligatory Mirror Deteriorated, But Not Seriously Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Has Light Sources Not Illuminating, But Not More Than 50% (1.1.a.3b)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Front Suspension Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Front Suspension Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Steering Box Has A Slight Oil Leak (2.2.d.2e)
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  12. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 201326TH SEPTEMBER 201491,333 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has A Slight Oil Leak (2.2.d.2e)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Chassis Rail Corroded
  6. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Chassis Rail Corroded
  7. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Floor Pan Corroded
FAILED24TH SEPTEMBER 201391,333 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has A Slight Oil Leak (2.2.d.2e)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  7. USER ENTERED - Coolant Level Low
  8. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Chassis Rail Corroded
  9. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Chassis Rail Corroded
  10. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Floor Pan Corroded
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 201226TH SEPTEMBER 201389,020 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
FAILED25TH SEPTEMBER 201289,019 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Fuel System Component Leaking (7.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 201126TH SEPTEMBER 201286,772 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Wiper Deteriorated
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 20103RD SEPTEMBER 201181,547 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED1ST SEPTEMBER 201081,547 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Radius Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED14TH AUGUST 200925TH AUGUST 201077,224 MI
FAILED13TH AUGUST 200977,223 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Insecure (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED26TH AUGUST 200825TH AUGUST 200972,911 MI
PASSED14TH AUGUST 200713TH AUGUST 200865,798 MI
FAILED13TH AUGUST 200765,795 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Rear Position Lamp(s) Incomplete (1.1.4a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED3RD JULY 20062ND JULY 200757,771 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

V53EGR Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 69% | MOT Failure Rate: 31%

V53EGR MOT Comments

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V53EGR Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 117,517 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,352 miles

V53EGR FAQs

This Land Rover Discovery with registration V53EGR was manufactured on Friday 31st December 1999 so it is currently 27 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 117,517 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 4,352 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Discovery beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means V53EGR has a 69% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Discovery has had 42 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 10 Major, 0 Dangerous and 14 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 Thursday 1st July 2027 .

Does V53EGR have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 29th July 2026 V53EGR does have an active MOT. Read more

Is V53EGR Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 29th July 2026 V53EGR does have Tax. Read more

When does V53EGR Tax expire?

The current Tax for V53EGR will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st July 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 V53EGR MOT expire?

The current MOT for V53EGR will expire in 11 months on Thursday 8th July 2027. Read more

When did V53EGR have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for V53EGR was on Monday 6th July 2026 at 15:55. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has V53EGR Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for V53EGR we can see 18 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 V53EGR Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for V53EGR we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 69% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is V53EGR?

V53EGR is registered as a 1999 Land Rover Discovery. Read more

How many miles has V53EGR done?

The odometer reading for V53EGR at the last MOT in July 2026 was 117,517 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 4,352 miles per year. Read more

How old is V53EGR?

The vehicle V53EGR was manufactured in 1999 so it is currently 27 years old. It was first registered on Friday 31st December 1999. Read more

What colour is V53EGR?

The official colour of V53EGR is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does V53EGR have?

V53EGR has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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