CarVerify

Free Car Check

DA53 DNY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,305 mi
Last recorded121,305 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 DNY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 121,305 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

BOTH REAR MUDFLAPS AND LOWER REAR QUARTER PANELS INSECURE

FRONT CROSS MEMBER ROTTEN UNDER RADIATOR

OIL LEAKS

UNDERBODY/CHASSIS CORRODED

Fail 22 Sep 2016 120,841 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

both rear mudflaps and lower rear quarter panels insecure at time of test

front x member rotten under radiator

oil leaks

underbody/chassis corrodid

Pass 7 Oct 2015 111,272 miles

both rear chassis legs corrodid

corrosion underneath

Pass 29 Oct 2014 102,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear step badly corrodid

slight seapage from n/s/r hub

Pass 12 Nov 2013 91,725 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 91,558 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tailgate step insecure

Pass 15 Nov 2012 81,605 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 71,029 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

slight oil leak from n/s/raxle hub end

slight oil leak from o/s/r axle hub end

Pass 12 Nov 2010 61,389 miles

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

Oil leak

chassis at rear over axle , dry and surface corrosion advise oil spray or similar

power steering . fluid level slightly low

power steering box has slight seepage of oil

Fail 11 Nov 2010 61,387 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

chassis at rear over axle , dry and surface corrosion advise oil spray or similar

power steering . fluid level slightly low

power steering box has slight seepage of oil

Pass 6 Oct 2009 58,102 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 58,102 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2008 52,423 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 52,423 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 43,426 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 33,208 miles

Nearside Front 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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DA53 DNY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DA53 DNY?

You can check the full history of DA53 DNY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DA53 DNY registered?

DA53 DNY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is DA53 DNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 DNY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DA53 DNY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DA53 DNY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.