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MR53 LNP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

84,303 mi
Last recorded84,303 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR53 LNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2026 84,303 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 69,317 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive between gearbox and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 65,822 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slight cracking on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no seats in boot.

Pass 11 Jul 2023 62,647 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 62,636 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 60,729 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 60,729 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 58,731 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 57,098 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 54,866 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 54,826 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 52,100 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 52,100 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 49,360 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 45,527 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 43,210 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 38,866 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 36,328 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 33,438 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 30,719 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 27,013 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 22,518 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 19,181 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 15,297 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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MR53 LNP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 MR53 LNP, 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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MR53 LNP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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