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DK53 FBD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,299 mi
Last recorded122,299 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 FBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 122,299 miles

1 horn button missing on steering wheel

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease attention soon (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play may need attention soon (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy may need attention soon (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test nearside centre and both rear ()

Pass 8 May 2024 115,032 miles

1 horn button missing steering wheel

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease [ attention soon ] (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test n/s centre row outer seat and both rear seats ()

Pass 26 May 2023 110,016 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 110,009 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing rubber missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut outer edge cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2022 105,921 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR tyres slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 105,921 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment not working (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR tyres slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 102,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

headlining dropped by windscreen

parking brake becoming long nearing end of travel

Fail 17 Apr 2020 102,486 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose across body (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

headlining dropped by windscreen

parking brake becoming long nearing end of travel

Pass 26 Apr 2019 99,298 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

parking brake becoming long

Pass 18 Apr 2018 95,968 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

excessive surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

front & rear brake pads approx 75% worn

Fail 17 Apr 2018 95,968 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

excessive surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

front & rear brake pads approx 75% worn

Pass 12 Apr 2017 92,741 miles

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 90,198 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 87,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front bump stop missing

rear of chassis becoming corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 80,162 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 75,860 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 75,860 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 71,911 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear bump stops missing

Fail 24 Apr 2012 71,911 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 21 Mar 2011 66,663 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 43,834 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 31,345 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 24,899 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 18,313 miles

battery cover loose in engine bay

tyre pressure low in o/s/r

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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DK53 FBD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK53 FBD, 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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DK53 FBD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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