2010 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · BW53 BLS
2010 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 196,997 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,997 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW53 BLS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 196,997 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW53 BLS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Land Rover Discovery (BW53 BLS) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre support bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BW53 BLS Mileage History
- 15/08/2023187,569 mi
- 02/09/2023187,653 mi+84 mi
- 29/08/2024190,845 mi+3,192 mi
- 08/10/2024190,914 mi+69 mi
- 06/10/2025196,997 mi+6,083 mi
Average of roughly 4,396 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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