CarVerify

Free Car Check

AE53 DKA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

192,887 mi
Last recorded192,887 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 DKA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2012 192,887 miles

full chassis undersealed

Fail 5 Jun 2012 192,887 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

full chassis undersealed

Pass 17 Aug 2011 185,291 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chassis showing signs of corrosion

engine wiring harness outer cover damaged and wires rubbing on engine lifting eye

incorrect battery fit and wiring poor

o/s and n/s rear brake disc mudshields holed and corroded

o/s horn button on steering wheel inoperative n/s button operating correctly

o/s rear bumper lamp slightly damaged

Fail 17 Aug 2011 185,291 miles

chassis showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine wiring harness outer cover damaged and wires rubbing on engine lifting eye

incorrect battery fit and wiring poor

o/s and n/s rear brake disc mudshields holed and corroded

o/s horn button on steering wheel inoperative n/s button operating correctly

o/s rear bumper lamp slightly damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2011 185,283 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

additional wiring at rear, mounted on rear step very close to exhaust

chassis showing signs of corrosion

engine and gearbox oil leaks

engine wiring harness outer cover damaged and wires rubbing on engine lifting eye

front brake discs slightly thin

incorrect battery fit and wiring poor

o/s and n/s rear axle bump stops missing

o/s and n/s rear brake disc mudshields holed and corroded

o/s horn button on steering wheel inoperative n/s button operating correctly

o/s rear bumper lamp slightly damaged

o/s rear suspension height sensor rubber mounting split

rear wiper blade snapped

Pass 22 Sep 2010 177,900 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 166,827 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 160,024 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 142,733 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 117,761 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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AE53 DKA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 AE53 DKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE53 DKA?

You can check the full history of AE53 DKA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AE53 DKA registered?

AE53 DKA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AE53 DKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 DKA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE53 DKA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AE53 DKA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.