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DF53 OSC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

171,025 mi
Last recorded171,025 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 171,025 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 167,011 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 163,039 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 163,039 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 152,953 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 152,953 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag arm ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 148,453 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 145,319 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 138,386 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 126,566 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 126,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 118,670 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 110,359 miles

Near side track rod clamp could be tighter?

Pass 3 Mar 2016 99,667 miles

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

The front tyres are worn low on tread, the offside is smooth on the inner edge.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 90,595 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 84,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 76,769 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 69,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Mar 2011 57,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 57,914 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2010 53,007 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 50,315 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 47,832 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 47,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 37,738 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 31,249 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 OSC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 OSC, 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 OSC registered?

DF53 OSC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is DF53 OSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 OSC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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