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2253 MM

2007 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,755 mi
Last recorded100,755 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Discovery102,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2253 MM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 100,755 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Dec 2025 100,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Jan 2025 96,629 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension height unequal side to side

Fail 17 Dec 2024 96,456 miles

Fuel tank insecure mounting corroded to excess (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 92,255 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear diff mounting Bush worn

Pass 12 Jan 2023 88,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 88,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension nor level

Pass 1 Dec 2021 81,399 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipes above chassis not visable

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Worn on both sides ()

Pass 10 Dec 2020 75,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 71,519 miles

slight play front steering arms

slight play osr tie bar

Fail 12 Dec 2019 71,519 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play front steering arms

slight play osr tie bar

Pass 13 Dec 2018 66,281 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe slight corroded

slight play front steering arms

Fail 11 Dec 2018 66,278 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

front to rear metal brake pipe slight corroded

slight play front steering arms

Pass 30 Nov 2017 60,455 miles

all brake hose ferrules slight corroded

center prop bearing split

front to rear metal brake pipe slight corroded

slight play front steering arms

slight play nsf track rod end

Fail 30 Nov 2017 60,454 miles

rear brake binding both rears (3.7.B.1)

all brake hose ferrules slight corroded

center prop bearing split

front to rear metal brake pipe slight corroded

slight play front steering arms

slight play nsf track rod end

Pass 3 Dec 2016 54,542 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 54,542 miles

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Across both upper arms (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 48,201 miles

slight play osr tie bar

slight play nsf track rod end

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake hose ferrules slight corroded

centre prop bearing spit

rear metal brake pipe slight corroded

slight play front steering arms

Pass 2 Dec 2014 42,315 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play steering arms

Pass 3 Dec 2013 37,206 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake binding slightly

play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 5 Dec 2012 31,111 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 26,082 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 21,294 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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2253 MM is a 2007 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 102,533 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2253 MM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 19 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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2253 MM is a 2007 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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