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DN53 EKE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

124,316 mi
Last recorded124,316 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 EKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 124,316 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 123,371 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 122,284 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 119,870 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 117,899 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 116,021 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 116,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 113,127 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 105,961 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 105,961 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 97,147 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 87,790 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 80,387 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 73,070 miles

both rear tyre inner edges slight mishapen

Pass 23 Jul 2013 69,066 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 65,666 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 58,628 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 58,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 55,583 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 52,310 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 49,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 11 Aug 2007 47,061 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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DN53 EKE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DN53 EKE, 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 DN53 EKE registered?

DN53 EKE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is DN53 EKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN53 EKE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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