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AV53 UOD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

216,933 mi
Last recorded216,933 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 216,933 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 216,630 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 212,789 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 212,789 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 209,388 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 209,379 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 205,676 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 205,672 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 201,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 197,408 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 197,408 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 193,135 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Feb 2019 187,743 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 182,379 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 177,104 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 171,887 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

nearside rear tyre perished / cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 19 Feb 2015 166,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 17 Feb 2015 166,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Nov 2013 161,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 Nov 2012 155,346 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 149,401 miles

oil leak on n/s/f hub

Pass 4 Dec 2010 143,052 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2010 142,840 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2009 136,710 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 136,710 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 125,938 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 113,441 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 93,617 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 UOD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UOD, 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 UOD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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