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PK53 VBN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

143,547 mi
Last recorded143,547 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 143,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 141,325 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive heavy undersealed underneath and repair work (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both inner wheel arches repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

strange smell in car very hard to check inside due to smell

Fail 16 Oct 2024 141,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail by axle breather holed and chassis deformed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both o/s n/s inner wings by abs pump and brake servo (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive around steering drop arm (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both o/s n/s chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

surface rusting to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Oct 2023 139,062 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both o/s n/s lowers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both o/s n/s chassis rails and outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 138,416 miles

surface rusting along both chassis rails also rusting on both o/s n/s front inner wings under bonnet

Fail 19 Oct 2022 138,416 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced over rear axle by bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced over rear axle by bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

surface rusting along both chassis rails also rusting on both o/s n/s front inner wings under bonnet

Pass 21 Oct 2021 137,017 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water/anti freeze (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both o/s n/s uppers and lowers (2.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s rear dust cover/back plate corroded

surface rusting to both chassis rails

Fail 20 Oct 2021 137,017 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger/body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring support (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring support (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive water/anti freeze (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both o/s n/s uppers and lowers (2.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s rear dust cover/back plate corroded

surface rusting to both chassis rails

Pass 16 Oct 2020 135,118 miles

slight surface rusting on both chassis rails

Pass 9 Oct 2019 130,961 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 125,419 miles

rear step corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2018 125,419 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shocker support/air bag support (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear step corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2017 120,139 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 120,139 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by top shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 114,623 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s n/s rear tie bar front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 114,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.6.6)

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s n/s rear tie bar front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 108,511 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both o/s n/s rear chassis rails (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 101,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2013 95,124 miles

both o/s n/s rear chassis rails by fuel tank corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 87,628 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 80,407 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 73,687 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 67,633 miles

Some deposits of fuel from repair

Pass 20 Oct 2008 60,922 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 53,774 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear window broken

Pass 15 Oct 2007 53,774 miles

Rear window broken

Pass 23 Oct 2006 45,290 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 VBN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VBN, 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 VBN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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