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OU53 SNF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,278 mi
Last recorded92,278 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 92,278 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Feb 2026 92,278 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Aug 2024 91,433 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis corroded not excessive.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 90,468 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 88,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin too limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust joints severely corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2021 87,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 4 Aug 2021 87,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 12 Aug 2020 86,977 miles

Centre to rear exhaust and metal hangers corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover has a silicone sealant

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 85,184 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross over pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis showing signs of heavy surface corrosion in places

Exhaust system joints and hanger brackets badly corroded

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 84,343 miles

Exhaust system generally corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above anti-roll bar (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 84,343 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play From steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust system generally corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above anti-roll bar (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 84,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear perished

Offside Front tyre perished

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2016 80,767 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 75,610 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 67,943 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 61,459 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 61,459 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 54,922 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 48,657 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 48,657 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 42,463 miles

Offside Rear Wheel hub badly damaged (4.2.B.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 42,463 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 34,928 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 28,898 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 24,324 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 18,355 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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OU53 SNF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SNF, 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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What year was OU53 SNF registered?

OU53 SNF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is OU53 SNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU53 SNF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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