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AL53 ORD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

164,336 mi
Last recorded164,336 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL53 ORD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 164,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 162,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 159,252 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 155,472 miles

1 x centre exhaust bracket corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise on wear bars, limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded

rear exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2022 155,473 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as previously marked. front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when sidelights are on. water in lens (4.3.3 (b))

1 x centre exhaust bracket corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise on wear bars, limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded

rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2021 153,240 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, front to rear rear end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material strong advise front to rear rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive bad oil leak will require attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust flanges badly corroded and weak

centre exhaust bracket corroded

nearside and offside rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 12 Nov 2020 150,644 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive centre gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear wiper arm not connected

reverse light lens cracked

slight play in offside front wiper arm

strong advise bad oil leak on to steering box.will require attention

strong advise centre exhaust flange heavily corroded and weak

water in nearside and offside rear light lens

Fail 12 Nov 2020 150,644 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out with sidelights applied (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive centre gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear wiper arm not connected

reverse light lens cracked

slight play in offside front wiper arm

strong advise bad oil leak on to steering box.will require attention

strong advise centre exhaust flange heavily corroded and weak

water in nearside and offside rear light lens

Pass 16 May 2019 146,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material strong advise, corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front tyre on tread wear bars

nearside front wiper blade split, poor clearing

oil leaks. may require attention

rear exhaust flanges corroded

rear wiper blade perished ,scouring wind screen

Pass 19 May 2018 144,644 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust flanges corroded

front tyres wearing close to tread wear bars

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2018 144,644 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)

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

centre and rear exhaust flanges corroded

front tyres wearing close to tread wear bars

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2017 140,952 miles

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

both rear light lens contain water

oil leak

rear exhaust box flange heavily corroded

rear foot stool mounting corroded at tensioner. no support

rear number plate loose

slight play in offside front wiper pivot

Fail 12 May 2017 140,952 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both rear light lens contain water

oil leak

rear exhaust box flange heavily corroded

rear foot stool mounting corroded at tensioner. no support

rear number plate loose

slight play in offside front wiper pivot

Pass 14 May 2016 135,496 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear upper pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Middle and rear exhaust hangers very corroded and flange between centre and rear box very corroded

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 127,573 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 127,573 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 117,360 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)

Fail 13 May 2014 117,288 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 108,062 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 97,050 miles

Center brake light not working

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wiper blades split

Pass 19 May 2011 87,276 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 79,097 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

front tyres soon tread worn low.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 68,712 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 56,669 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 56,669 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 47,992 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 37,181 miles

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

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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AL53 ORD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AL53 ORD, 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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AL53 ORD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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