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DA53 DWA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

127,421 mi
Last recorded127,421 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 DWA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 127,421 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 116,294 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 104,378 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 92,068 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 87,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 80,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 77,293 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 74,294 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 71,954 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 69,665 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 64,699 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 59,930 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 55,095 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 55,095 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 52,505 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 47,948 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 45,122 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 39,839 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 34,332 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 29,037 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 22,377 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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DA53 DWA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 DA53 DWA, 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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What year was DA53 DWA registered?

DA53 DWA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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The MOT history for DA53 DWA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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