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PO53 DKE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

200,299 mi
Last recorded200,299 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 DKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 200,299 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 200,294 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Adjustment to handbrake cable needed. (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 195,952 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 195,941 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2024 190,348 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 190,339 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill x 2 holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 186,121 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 186,115 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 181,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 181,107 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mid outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping steering box is leaking badly (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Suspension component leaking Rear suspension leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 175,924 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 171,587 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 171,574 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills and sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brake disc heavily pitted and warped (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brake discs heavily pitted and warped (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2018 163,586 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 157,160 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 157,139 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 150,584 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 150,566 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 141,775 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 133,681 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 133,677 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 126,335 miles

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

various brake pipes corroded

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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PO53 DKE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PO53 DKE, 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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PO53 DKE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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