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DU53 BXK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,127 mi
Last recorded125,127 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 BXK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 125,127 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 111,992 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 99,664 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 92,678 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 92,630 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 92,296 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush starting to detach (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 92,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Unable to inspect rear seat belts ( in boot ) due to animal cage

Pass 13 Mar 2020 92,018 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component engine bay (2.1.5 (a))

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

Unable to fully inspect rear seat belts (in Boot ) due to owners belongings

Pass 25 Mar 2019 91,312 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Unable to fully inspect rear seat belts (in boot ) due to owners belongings

Pass 21 Mar 2018 90,789 miles

Covers and trays.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 89,701 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened as marked. (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 3 x nails. ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 89,701 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened as marked. (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 3 x nails. ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 89,692 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear seats not used

Pass 15 Dec 2015 87,452 miles

high level brake lamp not working.

Fail 15 Dec 2015 87,452 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

high level brake lamp not working.

Pass 8 Dec 2014 81,206 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 73,359 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 65,891 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Poor reserve travel on handbrake.

Slight engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Pass 15 Dec 2011 58,649 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 51,368 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 44,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 37,906 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 31,148 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 24,574 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 BXK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BXK, 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 BXK registered?

DU53 BXK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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