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AF53 VBV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

168,915 mi
Last recorded168,915 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 VBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 168,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule calipar (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule calipar (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Oct 2025 168,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule calipar (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule calipar (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 163,331 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to calipar (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 163,331 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to calipar (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 157,099 miles

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

exhaust corrded

Pass 12 Oct 2022 156,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rod, to drop arm,/steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

various points of corrosion underside , but not excessive

Pass 29 Oct 2021 155,377 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

various slight oil leaks

Fail 15 Oct 2021 155,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (abs pump area) (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear quarter panels loose - mudflap brackets broken/corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

various slight oil leaks

Pass 16 Oct 2020 152,952 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear light unit water content

Fail 12 Oct 2020 152,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hill decent light on

nearside rear light unit water content

Pass 27 Sep 2019 141,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 141,998 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 130,011 miles

3rd row seats not in use.

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Nov 2017 127,593 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 124,960 miles

Front bumper cracked.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front support tube corroded.

Fail 27 Oct 2016 124,960 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front bumper cracked.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front support tube corroded.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 121,605 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 121,605 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 113,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Some corrosion to metal brake pipes.

Pass 31 Oct 2013 106,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded.

Oil leak

Oil on nearside rear back plate.

Fail 30 Oct 2013 106,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil on nearside rear back plate.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded.

Offside front brake binding.

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Nov 2012 100,523 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 92,777 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 92,777 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 85,250 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 77,219 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 77,219 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 72,780 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 72,780 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 61,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 53,010 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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AF53 VBV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 AF53 VBV, 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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AF53 VBV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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