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AV53 THF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

185,349 mi
Last recorded185,349 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 185,349 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 185,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached Watts linkage to chassis bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Hub seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 184,300 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear hub seal slight leak

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 181,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear mud flap mounting bracket corroded/loose

Fail 28 Mar 2024 181,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount/shock absorber mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Serious fluid leak at hub/halfshaft noisy (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 168,252 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear chassis general corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2023 168,120 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear chassis general corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2022 152,698 miles

Minor leak from steering box lower seal

Minor oil leak from engine

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

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 146,520 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Mist of oil from crankshaft rear main oil seal.

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis out rigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate has a mist of oil.

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis outer rigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 137,166 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 137,142 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting On Chassis leg, see yellow marker (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 119,099 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Closest to bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Discs back plate has a misting of oil

Fail 11 Mar 2019 119,088 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Closest to bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Discs back plate has a misting of oil

Pass 15 Mar 2018 107,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Chassis corroded

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2017 100,048 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Offside Horn button not working

Rear Chassis legs corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 92,885 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 92,828 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 85,952 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2015 85,952 miles

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

engine oil leak

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 28 Feb 2014 78,061 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

all pipes not checked

Pass 28 Feb 2014 78,061 miles

all pipes not checked

Pass 14 Mar 2013 69,951 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 11 Mar 2013 69,903 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 12 Jan 2012 60,937 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 53,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 15 Jan 2010 46,139 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 34,042 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 24,635 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 18,878 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 THF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 THF, 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 THF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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