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DU53 UYE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,017 mi
Last recorded179,017 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 179,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear not examined due to excess clutter

Pass 4 Jun 2024 175,177 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint wet and slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint split and slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play play in ball joint and lower boot split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 171,025 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded front and rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both mounts corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 166,382 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under-sealed. (1.1.11 (c))

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

both number plate lamps dull.

Fail 30 Oct 2020 166,382 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting shock upper mounting corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting shock upper mounting corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under-sealed. (1.1.11 (c))

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

both number plate lamps dull.

Pass 27 May 2017 163,359 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 156,532 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leaks

Pass 21 Feb 2015 149,050 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 143,755 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 132,839 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

handbrake warning light on

no rear passenger seats fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2013 132,839 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

handbrake warning light on

no rear passenger seats fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2012 129,345 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 119,449 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 111,969 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 11,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 86,404 miles

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

Nearside front and rear and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 86,403 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front and rear and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 86,378 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 69,207 miles

no rear seats fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2006 49,372 miles

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

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

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 UYE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 UYE, 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 UYE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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