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DF53 ORC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

198,640 mi
Last recorded198,640 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 ORC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 198,640 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 195,179 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 191,425 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 185,718 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 290,745 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 174,463 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 16,992 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 164,135 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 159,451 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 154,674 miles

nearside front tyre starting crack on outside wall

Pass 20 Feb 2014 147,639 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 139,432 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 130,529 miles

front propshaft u/j worn

oil leak on engine

Pass 17 Feb 2011 121,767 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 110,750 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 99,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2009 99,279 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2007 88,043 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 68,775 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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DF53 ORC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 DF53 ORC, 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

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What year was DF53 ORC registered?

DF53 ORC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is DF53 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 ORC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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