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DU53 SLZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

185,257 mi
Last recorded185,257 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2026 185,257 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 184,055 miles

Nearside Rear Chassis showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear Chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2024 182,715 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 180,797 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 179,348 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 176,892 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 173,577 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 171,540 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 169,438 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 166,540 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 165,486 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 159,813 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 152,151 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 143,519 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 135,564 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 128,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 119,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s front side lamp dull.

o/s n/s front wiper blades split ends.

Pass 22 Jan 2009 108,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 98,397 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 84,844 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 SLZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SLZ, 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 SLZ registered?

DU53 SLZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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