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AV53 DJY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,181 mi
Last recorded150,181 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 DJY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2025 150,181 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced UNDER SILL PANEL SEAT FIXING MOUNT (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) TRACK ROD ROD (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced UNDER SILL PANEL SEAT FIXING MOUNT (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension pipe leaking ACER (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 148,658 miles

all tyres worn on the edges

handbrake poor

hydraulic pipes corroded

n/s/r inner arch corroded

rear chassis corroded

steering arm from steering box has play

steering rod from o/s/f wheel to n/s track rod end has play

Pass 29 Jul 2020 145,818 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded

all 4 tyres worn

handbrake poor

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

o/s hydraulic pipes corroded

rear chassis corroded

steering arm from steering box to n/s wheel has play

steering rod from o/s/f wheel to n/s track rod end has play

Pass 11 Jun 2019 141,012 miles

all 4 tyres worn

corrosion n/s/r inner wheel

corrosion rear chassis

front coil springs corroded

handbrake poor performance

o/s hydraulic pipes corroded

rear wiper blade split

steering arm from steering box to n/s wheel has play

steering rod from o/s/f wheel to n/s track rod end has play

Pass 8 Jun 2018 136,776 miles

n/s/r body mount corroded

n/s/r light lense damaged

o/s/f door hinge worn

rear chassis corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2018 136,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

n/s/r body mount corroded

n/s/r light lense damaged

o/s/f door hinge worn

rear chassis corroded

Pass 18 May 2017 130,550 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring worn both springs corroded and worn flat on bottom coils (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

tailgate wont open unable too check 3rd row seats

Fail 12 May 2017 130,550 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring worn both springs corroded and worn flat on bottom coils (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

tailgate wont open unable too check 3rd row seats

Pass 6 May 2016 123,716 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all fuel lines corroded

coolant leak

engine and gear box oil leaks

suspension ride height not level

Fail 29 Apr 2016 123,716 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded including front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front link front steering box too nearside (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded including front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both ball joints on reardrag link arm (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all fuel lines corroded

coolant leak

engine and gear box oil leaks

suspension ride height not level

Pass 13 Mar 2015 114,335 miles

n/s/f wheel binding on

oil leak

steering system ball joints have play

Pass 5 Mar 2014 106,790 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f drop link has slight play

n/s/f front track rod-end has slight play

n/s/r bottom light cluster broken

upper brake light not working

Fail 5 Mar 2014 106,790 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak

n/s/f drop link has slight play

n/s/f front track rod-end has slight play

n/s/r bottom light cluster broken

upper brake light not working

Pass 4 Mar 2013 100,789 miles

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

fuel filter at rear damp

Fail 4 Mar 2013 100,787 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

fuel filter at rear damp

Pass 2 Mar 2012 90,664 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2011 80,448 miles

front discs slightly worn

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear tyres slightly worn

Fail 2 Mar 2011 80,448 miles

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

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

front discs slightly worn

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear tyres slightly worn

Pass 24 Feb 2010 70,698 miles

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

front brakes pads worn

interior mirror not present on windscreen

Pass 19 Feb 2009 57,931 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 57,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 49,214 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 42,559 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 40,308 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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AV53 DJY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV53 DJY, 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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AV53 DJY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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