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DE53 ZND

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

89,921 mi
Last recorded89,921 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 ZND
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 89,921 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 89,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 86,606 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 84,087 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 79,267 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 76,333 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 73,522 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 70,475 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 64,445 miles

rusty under vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2017 63,726 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 63,160 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 62,384 miles

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

very rusty under vehicle

Pass 24 Sep 2014 61,339 miles

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

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

Oil leak

chassi very rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2013 60,488 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 60,268 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 60,147 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 49,087 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 41,380 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 32,734 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 22,502 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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DE53 ZND is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 DE53 ZND, 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 DE53 ZND registered?

DE53 ZND is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is DE53 ZND safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 ZND shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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