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DU53 VYH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,391 mi
Last recorded145,391 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 VYH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 145,391 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 140,722 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 140,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 135,567 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 135,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 131,805 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 131,805 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 129,328 miles

red suface rust attacking conponents undeside brake hose ferrules/banjos.

Pass 5 Oct 2020 125,481 miles

front axle tyre tread depth getting low

red surface rust underside generally

Pass 7 Oct 2019 120,595 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 114,871 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s + o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front n/s hub has very slight free play

rear n/s anti roll bar drop link ball joint has slight free play

Pass 9 Oct 2017 107,784 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 107,784 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 101,144 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 95,974 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 89,845 miles

n/s rear bump stop missing

oil leaks underside ie rear axle pinion

rear axle tread getting low

Fail 14 Nov 2013 81,461 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 81,461 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 74,216 miles

front axle tread app limit

Pass 14 Nov 2011 68,424 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 5 Nov 2010 61,563 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 53,599 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 46,153 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 37,122 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 37,122 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 26,502 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 VYH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VYH, 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 VYH registered?

DU53 VYH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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The MOT history for DU53 VYH shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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