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DU53 SOC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Maroon Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,001 mi
Last recorded166,001 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 SOC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 166,001 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 163,615 miles

General corrosion to whole underside of vehicle including suspension. All checked and no weak spots or damage found. all suspension is working as it should

Pass 20 Jun 2024 161,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED BUT NOT WEAKENED

Pass 6 Feb 2023 155,523 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around where the engine meets the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 155,523 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive around where the engine meets the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 147,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above chassis Have marked with chalk (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 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 147,739 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above chassis Have marked with chalk (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 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 141,512 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 138,553 miles

Horn not working properly switch/comnnection (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cosmetic corrosion (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 134,214 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 124,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXI BRAKE-HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded ALONG CHASSIS (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2017 124,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXI BRAKE-HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded ALONG CHASSIS (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2016 118,942 miles

Child seat fitted to rear offside-not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear door-does not operate with central door locking

Oil leak on offside -around power steering pump area?

Fail 28 Apr 2016 118,942 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe that goes from nearside rear across to offside (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Child seat fitted to rear offside-not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear door-does not operate with central door locking

Oil leak on offside -around power steering pump area?

Pass 1 May 2015 112,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear door lock faulty on central door locking operation

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 112,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear door lock faulty on central door locking operation

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 May 2014 103,059 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 99,473 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 90,502 miles

vehicle logged on and back off due to wrong colour ont new test sheet

Pass 4 Sep 2012 90,502 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 81,601 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 81,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 72,419 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 66,800 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 59,970 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 50,816 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 36,336 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 SOC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Maroon with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SOC, 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 SOC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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