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MC53 DKL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

91,540 mi
Last recorded91,540 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 DKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 91,540 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 91,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 91,203 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 85,608 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 78,034 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 70,928 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Occasional use seat belt is missing

Offside Rear Occasional use seat belt is missing

Fail 14 Dec 2021 70,927 miles

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt damaged Guide mount cut through (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 70,182 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes on chassis. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 68,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear of the hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear of the hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 68,915 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear of the hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear of the hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 65,440 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 63,231 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened Occasional use seat belt. (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 60,177 miles

Front Tyres have cracking on sidewalls

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 57,468 miles

Fuel pressure regulator has slight mist of fuel.

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 54,204 miles

Fuel pressure regulato has a slight misting of fuel.

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 51,473 miles

Fuel pressure regulator has slight mist if fuel.

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 48,876 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 46,443 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 46,443 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 40,895 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 37,665 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 33,223 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 32,650 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 32,465 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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MC53 DKL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MC53 DKL, 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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MC53 DKL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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