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DA53 LVC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

186,423 mi
Last recorded186,423 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 186,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 186,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 177,591 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 177,591 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 173,016 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lowers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis has slight corrosion in places

Fail 26 Mar 2021 173,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lowers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis has slight corrosion in places

Pass 11 Sep 2019 171,129 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 169,728 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom Ball Joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 164,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 151,421 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 138,923 miles

Fuel Filter Corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil Leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 127,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

offside rear bump stop missing

some light general underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2014 127,379 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

offside rear bump stop missing

some light general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2013 120,263 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 120,226 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 113,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 107,330 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 98,924 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 92,128 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 84,360 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 79,179 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 67,207 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 LVC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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