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PN53 VOM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

121,096 mi
Last recorded121,096 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 VOM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 121,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 121,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 117,958 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 117,568 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 116,447 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 109,718 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 109,718 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 102,335 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 102,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated oil contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated oil contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 94,032 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at shock absorber upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at shock absorber upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 89,172 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

offside front lower arm ball joint boot deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2018 83,946 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front lower arm ball joint boot deteriorated

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2018 83,946 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front lower arm ball joint boot deteriorated

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2017 78,045 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak engine oil , slight

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 78,038 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both rear chassis rails fractured (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak engine oil , slight

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 72,340 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 68,106 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 63,967 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 61,016 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 61,016 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 15 Jun 2012 56,530 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 51,886 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 46,868 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 42,506 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 37,623 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 37,623 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 30,621 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 VOM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 PN53 VOM, 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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What year was PN53 VOM registered?

PN53 VOM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for PN53 VOM shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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