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OV53 EKP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

235,868 mi
Last recorded235,868 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 EKP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 235,868 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 231,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 229,613 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 229,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 225,381 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 220,988 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn upper and lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 217,269 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 217,066 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.84 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by upper shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated swivel joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 209,488 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 204,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 204,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 197,203 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

rear chassis corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 196,088 miles

255/65/16 ALL TYRES DETERIORATED

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 196,084 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

255/65/16 ALL TYRES DETERIORATED

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 194,272 miles

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

Oil leak

tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Dec 2013 187,568 miles

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

Oil leak

vehicle emits smoke but not excessive at time of test

Fail 11 Dec 2013 187,546 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

vehicle emits smoke but not excessive at time of test

Pass 13 Dec 2012 279,011 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2011 155,512 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 155,508 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 133,537 miles

hand brake lever pulls up high,meets requirements now advise adjustment.

Fail 1 Dec 2010 133,374 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hand brake lever pulls up high,meets requirements now advise adjustment.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 111,682 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 90,013 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 66,726 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 45,544 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 45,544 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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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OV53 EKP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 OV53 EKP, 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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OV53 EKP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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