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RA53 VKB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

145,785 mi
Last recorded145,785 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 VKB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 145,785 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill corroded around drain hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 143,597 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 141,671 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 May 2023 138,978 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 May 2023 138,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 135,733 miles

Rear bump stops deteriorating

corrosion forming along rear chassis areas both sides

oil leakage front axle seals

Pass 14 May 2021 132,640 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 129,783 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 120,297 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 120,297 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 115,493 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 105,460 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 93,420 miles

slight leak power steering box

Pass 20 Jul 2015 86,376 miles

slight leak power steering box

Pass 23 Jul 2014 81,261 miles

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

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

slight leak both rear half shaft oil seals

very slight leak power steering box

Pass 26 Jul 2013 75,913 miles

nearside rear hub assembly damp with fluid

power steering box damp with fluid

Fail 26 Jul 2013 75,913 miles

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

nearside rear hub assembly damp with fluid

power steering box damp with fluid

Pass 9 Jul 2013 75,811 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 74,294 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2013 74,244 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2012 66,482 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 57,806 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 49,085 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 49,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 40,544 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 31,693 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 21,354 miles

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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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RA53 VKB 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 81.5%.

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 RA53 VKB, 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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RA53 VKB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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