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PN53 VOC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

120,579 mi
Last recorded120,579 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 VOC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 120,579 miles

Boot lid stuck closed.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 117,728 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 113,775 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 113,775 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 109,860 miles

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration lights dim

Fail 4 May 2023 109,807 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration lights dim

Pass 10 May 2022 106,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Object stuck in bead seal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Registration lights are dim

Fail 4 May 2022 106,323 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Object stuck in bead seal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Registration lights are dim

Pass 29 Apr 2021 103,805 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 102,783 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 102,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2019 101,372 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 99,499 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 96,404 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 93,393 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 90,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 88,608 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 85,637 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 82,029 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 75,794 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 62,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 54,136 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 43,432 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 34,552 miles

front and rear brake pads look low

Pass 4 Sep 2006 25,840 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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PN53 VOC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 PN53 VOC, 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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PN53 VOC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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