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AD53 MBO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

215,736 mi
Last recorded215,736 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 MBO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 215,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rail both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 213,369 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded slightly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded, slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 207,212 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 197,309 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 189,707 miles

Nearside Rear chassis slightly corroded

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 180,891 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 163,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 147,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2016 131,981 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 119,082 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 109,670 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2013 100,788 miles

front to rear brake pipes above chassis unable to fully inspect

Pass 25 Oct 2012 92,366 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 92,253 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 83,535 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 83,410 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 72,703 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 72,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 60,788 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 48,900 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 44,883 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 28,628 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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AD53 MBO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD53 MBO, 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 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD53 MBO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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