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MR53 VEE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

224,979 mi
Last recorded224,979 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR53 VEE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 224,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Jan 2026 224,979 miles

general underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 223,103 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 208,038 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 193,698 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 180,715 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight fuel leak engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 167,817 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split, but not leaking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 149,565 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 149,562 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

engine has misfire

Pass 12 Sep 2017 145,944 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight fuel misting around filter area

Pass 19 Sep 2016 140,903 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 140,903 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 135,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 129,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 124,066 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 124,066 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 118,414 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 112,741 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 108,052 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 108,052 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2009 103,662 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 93,788 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear shockers seemed slighly bouncey

Pass 17 Sep 2007 76,557 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 54,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VEE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Yellow 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 VEE, 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 VEE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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