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DA53 OWE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,278 mi
Last recorded170,278 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 170,278 miles

oil leak transmission and transfer box

Fail 5 Feb 2026 170,153 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

oil leak transmission and transfer box

Pass 10 Feb 2025 155,107 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 155,107 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 150,070 miles

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

chassis corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2023 148,673 miles

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

chassis corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2022 146,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2022 146,766 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2021 144,987 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 141,637 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 140,208 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears. (1.1.11 (c))

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 11 Jul 2017 135,702 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 129,188 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 124,805 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 116,014 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 107,950 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 99,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 92,836 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 92,796 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 82,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 82,771 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 72,887 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 60,671 miles

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

rear bump stops missing

Pass 25 Jul 2007 48,535 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 58,771 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 58,771 miles

Nearside 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
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DA53 OWE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OWE, 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 OWE registered?

DA53 OWE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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