CarVerify

Free Car Check

OU53 BNK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

236,384 mi
Last recorded236,384 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 BNK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 236,384 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 225,080 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 212,120 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 196,843 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 182,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2012 170,011 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 155,435 miles

Front tyres wearing low

Pass 2 Aug 2010 138,437 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2009 118,553 miles

Both wiper rubbers are split.

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 118,553 miles

Both wiper rubbers are split.

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 102,851 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2008 102,849 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2007 84,506 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 63,980 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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OU53 BNK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OU53 BNK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OU53 BNK?

You can check the full history of OU53 BNK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OU53 BNK registered?

OU53 BNK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is OU53 BNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU53 BNK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OU53 BNK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OU53 BNK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.