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DU53 AWO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,835 mi
Last recorded127,835 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2026 127,835 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arches corroded also part of the wheel arches is covered in plastic trim not allowing full inspection both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule twin brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear chassis rail/leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear chassis rail/leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

exhaust system corroded from flanges front to rear

inner side steps corroded both side

Pass 10 Aug 2024 126,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has slight cracking in tread and wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 125,160 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 125,160 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 124,636 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 124,636 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 123,566 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 120,119 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 120,119 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 110,825 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 107,901 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 104,687 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 100,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front to rear steel brake pipes cannot be seen to inspect

Pass 26 May 2015 100,443 miles

front to rear steel brake pipes cannot be seen to inspect

Pass 21 May 2014 92,726 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2014 92,726 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

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

o/s/rear brake hose twisted

Large screw in n/s/rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2013 87,624 miles

o/s/f trackrod end has slight play

Pass 16 Oct 2012 83,461 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 73,899 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 63,922 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 16 Oct 2009 56,367 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 49,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 40,774 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 32,445 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 AWO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AWO, 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 AWO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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