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DA53 LUR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,583 mi
Last recorded157,583 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 157,583 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 153,015 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top turret slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing turret corroded but acceptable (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 152,999 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing corroded within prescribed area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) track rod end on t0 steering box (2.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top turret slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing turret corroded but acceptable (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 147,049 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 148,531 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 133,744 miles

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 133,743 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 125,093 miles

Offside Rear TYRE PERRISHED

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 116,768 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 109,544 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 109,544 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 100,043 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 91,792 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 83,884 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 83,884 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 80,487 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 80,487 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 77,275 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 71,938 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 71,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 66,606 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 62,692 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 55,233 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 50,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 LUR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LUR, 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 LUR registered?

DA53 LUR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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