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MD53 SJD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

109,845 mi
Last recorded109,845 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 SJD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 109,845 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2025 102,691 miles

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

Offside Front hub seal slight oil leak

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 92,655 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 18 May 2024 92,653 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 81,829 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 27 May 2022 80,663 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2022 80,663 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 79,732 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 78,305 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 77,870 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 77,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaitor split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaitor split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 75,472 miles

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perrished and cracking

Fail 24 Jul 2018 75,470 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perrished and cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2017 73,805 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis very rusty (6.1.A.1)

engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 72,407 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine covers fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2016 72,407 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 69,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise both rear tyres perrished and cracking

advise n/s wiper blade poor condition

Pass 24 Jul 2014 66,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 18 Jul 2014 66,337 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Jun 2013 63,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Jun 2013 63,184 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jun 2012 61,131 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 57,803 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2011 57,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2010 53,713 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs worn

Fail 15 Feb 2010 53,674 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Mar 2009 48,156 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre tread 2mm

offside front tyre tread on 1.6mm limit

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2008 38,128 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 26,621 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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MD53 SJD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MD53 SJD, 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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MD53 SJD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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