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DE53 ZNL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

284,616 mi
Last recorded284,616 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 ZNL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 284,616 miles

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

Central Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Ace anti roll bar (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 284,600 miles

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting on sill front and rear body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced damage to chassis near rear of front Propshaft (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive ace anti roll bar (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 278,885 miles

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

Nearside Lower Side step corroded.

Offside Front Rivers floor corroded.

Offside Lower Side step corroded.

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Suspension. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Inner sill area corroded through.

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 271,804 miles

Nearside Lower Side step corroded.

Offside Rear Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Suspension component. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 259,401 miles

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Suspension ace. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 259,401 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Suspension ace. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 244,702 miles

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

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive ace (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 244,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive ace (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 235,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak on front of engine/rear of gearbox

Fail 12 Nov 2020 235,239 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened upper shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting within suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened upper shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 218,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 207,319 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body panel slightly loose Wing and mud flap. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Reverse lamp lens broken.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 217,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D. bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over chassis. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over chassis. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Watts linkage. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Lower Body panel slightly loose Wing and mud flap. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Reverse lamp lens broken.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 193,272 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear over chassis. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear over chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak Engine area. ()

Fail 10 May 2017 193,272 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear over chassis. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear over chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak Engine area. ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 180,837 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 180,836 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 166,846 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 166,846 miles

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

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

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 149,047 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

exhaust system deterioated

various underbody componenents & chassis corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2013 130,620 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 Feb 2013 130,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jan 2012 111,348 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all brake pipes rusting

all chassis rails rusting

Pass 14 Jan 2011 98,203 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake andsuspension pipescorroded

chassis railscorroded

Pass 25 Sep 2009 81,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2008 67,485 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 55,278 miles

CORROSION ON EXHAUST SYSTEM.....

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 40,307 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 ZNL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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