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DU53 VXD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,689 mi
Last recorded115,689 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 115,689 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 113,663 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 112,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear step mount corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2023 112,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear step mount corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 108,709 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 100,432 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 20 Sep 2018 99,883 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 98,318 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 96,607 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 94,313 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 91,883 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 88,459 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 88,451 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 83,803 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 78,841 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 78,841 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 71,823 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 63,946 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 55,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 47,281 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 36,560 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 VXD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VXD, 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 VXD registered?

DU53 VXD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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