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DU53 AOW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

81,164 mi
Last recorded81,164 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 AOW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 81,164 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 72,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 67,899 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

complete chassis slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2022 66,130 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 64,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2020 63,048 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 63,031 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 63,001 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n s o s (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n s o s (3.5.1i)

front n s o s lower ball joint giaters deterioated

n s dip aim on lower limit

rear n s o schassis slightly corroded

rear wiper rubber split

slight play ns track rod end ball joint

Pass 17 Oct 2016 61,911 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front n s o s (3.5.1i)

chassis n s o s has surface corrosion

n s o s front lower ball joint dirt covers deterioated

oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2015 60,662 miles

Chassis n s o s corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front n s and os (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 59,696 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 58,504 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust corroded at rear joining section

Pass 26 Oct 2012 57,203 miles

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded at rear

ns front lower ball joint dirt cover splitting

ns steering arm joint has slight play in ball socket

rear upper stop lamp disconected

Pass 17 Oct 2011 56,403 miles

front and rear discs worn slightly ns and os

Pass 18 Oct 2010 56,218 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 53,226 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 50,050 miles

rear offside half shaft seal leaking

Pass 25 Jul 2007 46,069 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 41,319 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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DU53 AOW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AOW, 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 DU53 AOW registered?

DU53 AOW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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