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DA53 BPO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

180,983 mi
Last recorded180,983 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 BPO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 180,983 miles

front bumper damaged

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

both headlights lenses have bad condensation

both inner wing areas corroded

both rear bump stops missing

both side steps deteriorated

centre brake light not working

chassis corroded and covered in wax oil making inspection difficult

general underside corrosion including components

n/s/f non obligatory mirror does not lock in correct position

rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Sep 2020 180,983 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

both headlights lenses have bad condensation

both inner wing areas corroded

both rear bump stops missing

both side steps deteriorated

centre brake light not working

chassis corroded and covered in wax oil making inspection difficult

coolant level low

front bumper damaged

general underside corrosion including components

n/s/f non obligatory mirror does not lock in correct position

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Oct 2019 178,826 miles

2 rear suspension bump stops missing

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

ace fluid empty, pipes corroded and light on dashboard

all underside components corroded

both front inner wings in engine bay corroded

central stop light not working

chassis badly corroded and covered in waxoil making full inspection difficult

condensation n/s/f headlamp

coolant level low

front bumper damaged

steering box damp

Fail 3 Oct 2019 178,826 miles

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

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

2 rear suspension bump stops missing

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

ace fluid empty, pipes corroded and light on dashboard

all underside components corroded

both front inner wings in engine bay corroded

central stop light not working

chassis badly corroded and covered in waxoil making full inspection difficult

condensation n/s/f headlamp

coolant level low

front bumper damaged

steering box damp

Pass 9 Oct 2018 174,937 miles

2 rear bump stops missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

ace reservoir empty advise needs attention

all underside and components corroded and covered in waxoil making inspection difficult

centre stop lamp inop

general oil leaks from all mechanical components

o/s/r brake disc corroded

rear chassis heavily corroded both sides

Fail 2 Oct 2018 174,935 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault tc light (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when brake applied (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

2 rear bump stops missing

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

ace reservoir empty advise needs attention

all underside and components corroded and covered in waxoil making inspection difficult

centre stop lamp inop

general oil leaks from all mechanical components

nail n/s/f tyre tread

o/s/r brake disc corroded

rear chassis heavily corroded both sides

Pass 26 Sep 2017 169,130 miles

Nearside Front TYRE HAS COSMETIC DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL

Offside FUEL LINES HEAVILY CORRODED

Offside Rear CHASSIS RAIL HEAVILY CORRODED

Offside SUSPENSION PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED

PITCH WARNING LIGHT IS ON

Fail 21 Sep 2017 169,032 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

DESCENT CONTROL WARNING LIGHT IS ON

Nearside Front TYRE HAS COSMETIC DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL

Offside FUEL LINES HEAVILY CORRODED

Offside Rear CHASSIS RAIL HEAVILY CORRODED

Offside SUSPENSION PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED

PITCH WARNING LIGHT IS ON

TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT IS ON

Pass 21 Sep 2016 164,724 miles

Nearside Front COSMETIC DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL

Nearside Front HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY, MOISTURE INSIDE CASING IS STARTING TO AFFECT BEAM IMAGE

Offside Rear HEAVY CORROSION TO O/S/R OUTER CHASSIS RAIL WALL. ADVISE FURTHER INSPECTION

Pass 23 Sep 2015 161,455 miles

Nearside Front cosmetic damage to outer sidewall

Fail 22 Sep 2015 161,455 miles

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

Nearside Front cosmetic damage to outer sidewall

Pass 30 Sep 2014 155,484 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 155,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Both rear suspension bump stops are missing.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s/front tyre has small cut in outer side wall.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 148,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear axle pinnion oil seal is leaking.

Rear brake pads are now wearing low.

Rear sections of chassis now starting to corrode.

Slight leakage from power steering box.

Fail 19 Sep 2013 148,540 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear axle pinnion oil seal is leaking.

Rear brake pads are now wearing low.

Rear sections of chassis now starting to corrode.

o/s/front suspension bump stop missing.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 135,352 miles

Bump stops missing from OSF and both rear axles.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Oct 2012 135,352 miles

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

Bump stops missing from OSF and both rear axles.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Oct 2011 120,070 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2011 119,983 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2010 106,757 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from power steering box

Fail 28 Sep 2010 106,757 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 92,525 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 92,442 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 81,452 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 70,618 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 55,109 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 21 Sep 2006 55,073 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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)

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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DA53 BPO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DA53 BPO, 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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DA53 BPO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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