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DN53 TXX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

194,097 mi
Last recorded194,097 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 TXX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2026 194,097 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/55/18 109V XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 187,370 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 181,187 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 181,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 176,908 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 173,941 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 172,005 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 167,987 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 167,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Rear Entrance/exit step in such a condition as to affect the stability of passengers during use (9.7 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 165,160 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 165,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 161,051 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 161,041 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 157,030 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 157,020 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 150,179 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 150,179 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 145,302 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 136,965 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 125,815 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 125,815 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 106,281 miles

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

advise exhaust system old and deteriating

Fail 7 Sep 2009 106,281 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

advise exhaust system old and deteriating

Pass 7 Jan 2008 88,092 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 79,806 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 TXX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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