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EU53 MXB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,149 mi
Last recorded114,149 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 MXB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2025 114,149 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2022 112,977 miles

Rear rear chassis corrded

Fail 11 Jun 2022 112,976 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear rear chassis corrded

Pass 19 Jan 2021 111,517 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 111,511 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Inner inner front wing corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2020 110,607 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 110,582 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 108,163 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 102,757 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 93,713 miles

Rear brake linnings low

Offside Front track rod end has slight play

Fail 11 Jan 2017 93,713 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front track rod end has slight play

Rear brake linnings low

Pass 15 Jan 2016 84,092 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 83,942 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 76,008 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 67,938 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 61,303 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 54,454 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 47,831 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 41,860 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 36,582 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 29,408 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 27,534 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 21,967 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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EU53 MXB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EU53 MXB, 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 EU53 MXB registered?

EU53 MXB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is EU53 MXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 MXB shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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