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DA53 OXF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

128,146 mi
Last recorded128,146 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 OXF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 128,146 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 121,351 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 115,045 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 108,422 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 101,635 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 94,942 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 87,780 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 80,083 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 71,676 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 71,669 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 68,037 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 68,025 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 67,272 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 61,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Dec 2013 56,451 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 51,024 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 45,282 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 39,440 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 39,440 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 34,445 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 28,558 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 20,992 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 16,204 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 OXF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DA53 OXF?

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What year was DA53 OXF registered?

DA53 OXF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is DA53 OXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 OXF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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