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DU53 AOR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

131,280 mi
Last recorded131,280 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 AOR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 131,280 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 131,260 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Wing as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Wing as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 128,708 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced As Marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 124,675 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 123,458 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 123,458 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 122,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 119,748 miles

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

under body and chassis under-sealed

Pass 9 Jan 2020 117,077 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 112,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 105,543 miles

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

oil leak

steering box has fluid around it but no obvious leaks

Pass 11 Jan 2017 99,149 miles

Offside chassis slightly corroded

slight play in steering box

Pass 23 Jan 2016 91,818 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 85,855 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 81,520 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2014 81,435 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2012 75,590 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 71,011 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 65,631 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 57,685 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 49,172 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 37,635 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 25,487 miles

Oil leak on rear diff

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

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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DU53 AOR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DU53 AOR, 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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DU53 AOR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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