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PE53 ECD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

170,052 mi
Last recorded170,052 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 ECD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 170,052 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 206,227 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 204,481 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 197,096 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 197,096 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 194,150 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 188,988 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 183,104 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 173,573 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 173,573 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2016 160,018 miles

Rear axle stabalising bush worn

Rear chassis has advanced corrosion but noy holed

Pass 17 Aug 2015 143,062 miles

Nearside Rear chassis corroded but not holed

Offside Rear chassis corroded but not holed

n/s front brake contaminated with oil

steering box has slight leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 140,183 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 140,156 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2013 135,042 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 125,656 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2012 125,656 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 113,518 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 113,518 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside rear plastic bumper cap missing

offside front bumpstop missing

Pass 26 Nov 2010 97,655 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 77,130 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 57,548 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 43,282 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 34,714 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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PE53 ECD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 PE53 ECD, 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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PE53 ECD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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