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DS53 OEO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

156,511 mi
Last recorded156,511 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 OEO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 156,511 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 148,227 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 148,226 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie by swing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stableizer arm lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie by swing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 May 2023 141,210 miles

nsf driveshaft leaking

oil leaks

ace pipes weeping

play in both drag links

underside,brake and suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2022 135,164 miles

underside is heavily undersealed

ace pipes are weeping

osr brake binding slightly

os drag dust cover is split and ns link play

Pass 15 Apr 2021 132,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear rear trailing arm bush, worn slight wear

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 132,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear rear trailing arm bush, worn slight wear

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 126,996 miles

Front brake imbalance 38 % n/s/f lower reading

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear a/roll bar drop link end slight play

Nearside Rear inner w/arch / body mount rusted & holed

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear metal fuel line over rear axle area rusted but not leaking

Pass 29 Jan 2019 119,676 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 119,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced by shock absorber (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced shoc kabsorber mounting broken away (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 112,122 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 112,122 miles

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

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 104,702 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 98,450 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 91,783 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 91,783 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 83,483 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 69,842 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 59,182 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 45,032 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 45,032 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 26,686 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 17,219 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 13,187 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 13,187 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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DS53 OEO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DS53 OEO, 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 DS53 OEO registered?

DS53 OEO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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