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PK53 VAV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

129,501 mi
Last recorded129,501 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 VAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 129,501 miles

Chassis rust

Front Steering pipe rust

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear coil spring rust

Pass 23 Jan 2025 117,779 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2024 117,144 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 115,798 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 112,845 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 110,048 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 105,754 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 100,989 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 100,989 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 97,834 miles

both front to to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 93,656 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2016 89,727 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 82,412 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 75,512 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 73,690 miles

oil leak from nearside front wheel

Pass 8 Oct 2012 68,807 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 64,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

High level Brake Light INOP

N/S/F driveshaft seal leaking, not onto brake discs or pads not reason for rejection

Fail 11 Oct 2011 64,030 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

High level Brake Light INOP

N/S/F driveshaft seal leaking, not onto brake discs or pads not reason for rejection

Pass 18 Oct 2010 58,195 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 51,258 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 44,365 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 36,986 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 28,952 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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PK53 VAV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 PK53 VAV, 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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PK53 VAV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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