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PN53 VRT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,654 mi
Last recorded135,654 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2025 135,654 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 115,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 105,687 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 103,119 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 98,470 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 94,906 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 91,720 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 87,707 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 82,437 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 78,316 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 74,598 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 71,260 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 68,466 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 64,504 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 61,511 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 58,420 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 55,770 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 53,705 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 51,327 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 49,655 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 VRT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VRT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PN53 VRT?

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What year was PN53 VRT registered?

PN53 VRT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is PN53 VRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN53 VRT shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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