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DA53 WNY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

146,596 mi
Last recorded146,596 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 WNY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 146,596 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 142,638 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 137,844 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light x2 n/s and o/s product on lens (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced x2 n/s and o/s product on lens (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 130,992 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 124,974 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 120,012 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 117,975 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S REAR HUB TO DIFF TIE BAR BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY. DIFF END. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 113,178 miles

HEAVY CORROSION ON CHASSIS SIDES

O/S AND N/ SILLS CORRODED

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush TIE BAR FROM N/S TO CENTER OF AXLE (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion HEAVY CORROSION AROUND CHASSIS OUT RIGGERS THAT SUPPORT BODY MOUNTAINGS (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 108,664 miles

GENERAL CHASSIS CORROSION. OUT RIGGER N/S REAR

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR AXLE TIE BAR MARKED YELLOW (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 104,589 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 99,648 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 92,923 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 May 2014 92,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 85,786 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 85,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 74,411 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 66,055 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 59,069 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 51,365 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 45,100 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 34,321 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 WNY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WNY, 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 WNY registered?

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

Is DA53 WNY safe to buy?

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