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PK53 VBL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

197,603 mi
Last recorded197,603 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 VBL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 197,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 190,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 180,786 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 170,580 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to metal brake lines. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 159,120 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

all brake disc shields corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2021 149,645 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 141,531 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 133,555 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 125,093 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 118,096 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 108,207 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 104,659 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 101,792 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 94,401 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 93,908 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 85,370 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 76,647 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 76,635 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 65,053 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 50,068 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 50,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2006 32,061 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 32,061 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 VBL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VBL, 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 VBL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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