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DF53 ORO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,424 mi
Last recorded159,424 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 159,424 miles

rear of chassis starting to rust

Pass 14 Aug 2020 152,771 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 142,619 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 142,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch corroded. within ABS modulator pump prescribed area. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced providing incorrect image and intensity. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective has water ingress affecting image and intensity. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn dust cover also deteriorated that it no longer prevents ingress. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rails corroding including rear air spring area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear both rear bump stops missing.

Pass 28 Aug 2018 139,446 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 28 Aug 2018 139,446 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 129,441 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2016 125,739 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 125,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 121,419 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 112,258 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2013 103,800 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 94,900 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 135,848 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre right on legal limit

Pass 4 Jan 2010 128,062 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 120,571 miles

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

front wipers slightly deteriorated

slight play in sterring arm ball joint

Pass 29 Dec 2007 112,201 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 27 Dec 2007 112,201 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 101,395 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 ORO 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 78.9%.

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 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 ORO, 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 ORO registered?

DF53 ORO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is DF53 ORO safe to buy?

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