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DA53 OWC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,175 mi
Last recorded140,175 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 OWC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 140,175 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine oil low

Pass 12 May 2018 129,713 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 129,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 117,697 miles

Oil leak ()

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

n/s/r , o/s/r and o/s/f bump stops missing

Fail 18 May 2017 117,697 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

n/s/r , o/s/r and o/s/f bump stops missing

Pass 20 May 2016 108,741 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 98,841 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 89,514 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 89,361 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2013 83,331 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 73,995 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 66,741 miles

Slight lift in offside front bottom ball joint

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Jan 2011 66,720 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Slight lift in offside front bottom ball joint

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Nov 2009 59,253 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Nov 2009 59,123 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

High level brake light not working.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Dec 2008 49,689 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 49,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 42,115 miles

Rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2007 42,110 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 33,476 miles

Brake Pedal Ant-slip slightly detiriorated

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 OWC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OWC, 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 OWC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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