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DF53 ORJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,346 mi
Last recorded163,346 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 163,346 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 160,932 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Rear Middle Seat Belt Jammed

Pass 12 Feb 2024 150,680 miles

both rear light lenses damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2023 148,961 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both reverse lamp lens es damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2022 142,316 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

only one horn button working

rear antiroll bar has light misting of oil

Fail 4 Feb 2022 142,310 miles

Fuel system component leaking from rear of engine fuel regulator area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

only one horn button working

rear antiroll bar has light misting of oil

Pass 7 Jan 2021 137,335 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 136,880 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 136,880 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 134,974 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 134,974 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 128,901 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 124,986 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 97,050 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 97,050 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 3 Dec 2008 93,574 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 867,889 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 81,836 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ORJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DF53 ORJ, 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 DF53 ORJ registered?

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

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