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AV53 FUU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

102,357 mi
Last recorded102,357 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 FUU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 102,357 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 102,355 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 101,197 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 100,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front lower (5.3.2 (c))

under body & chassis undersealed

Fail 30 Sep 2023 100,252 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

under body & chassis undersealed

Pass 27 Nov 2021 97,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2020 97,272 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 96,695 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

exhaust corronding

rear chassis corroding

Fail 14 May 2019 96,615 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust corronding

rear chassis corroding

Pass 1 May 2018 95,709 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 93,927 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 92,516 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 90,658 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 88,987 miles

nearside rear chassis rail corroded

offside rear chassis rail corroded

Pass 4 May 2013 86,579 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 84,824 miles

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

play in nearside drag link joint

Pass 16 May 2012 84,824 miles

play in nearside drag link joint

Pass 16 May 2011 77,307 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 16 May 2011 77,307 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 Apr 2010 69,723 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 60,259 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 53,423 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 45,119 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 38,185 miles

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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 FUU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AV53 FUU, 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 FUU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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