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DU53 SKF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

185,210 mi
Last recorded185,210 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2025 185,210 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis various areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn watts linkage bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner wing rusty and holed

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

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

Offside Rear chassis rusty

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 179,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS and OS chassis areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 168,392 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS and OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NS and OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS rear inner wheel arch areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS and OS chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension has been modified,all air suspension components have been replaced with coil suspension

Pass 1 Nov 2022 155,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 141,014 miles

Condensation in the NS headlight unit

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS and OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear additional seats ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NS and OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Temporary repair has been made to the OSR light unit mounting

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS and OS chassis legs are corroded at the rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 124,743 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS and OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front bumper damaged on the OS area

NS and OS rear chassis areas surface corrosion

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS upper Spring hangar areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 108,036 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 99,218 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 95,374 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 88,160 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perrished

Pass 1 Sep 2015 87,917 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 85,357 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

both main chassis brake pipes slightly corroded

offside wiper split

some wear in front & rear brake discs

Pass 3 Sep 2013 82,607 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside & offside rear bump stops missing

Fail 3 Sep 2013 82,607 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

nearside & offside rear bump stops missing

Pass 30 Aug 2012 79,924 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 79,924 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 77,171 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 74,433 miles

NEARSIDE REAR HUB SEAL DAMP DIFFERENTIAL OIL

Fail 7 Sep 2010 74,433 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

NEARSIDE REAR HUB SEAL DAMP DIFFERENTIAL OIL

Pass 8 Sep 2009 70,521 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 66,500 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 62,157 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 58,133 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 SKF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SKF, 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 SKF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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