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RV53 TCZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

96,430 mi
Last recorded96,430 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 TCZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 96,430 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2025 95,097 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 94,469 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 93,766 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 19 Dec 2022 92,527 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 91,896 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 91,274 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 90,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 87,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 85,234 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 83,183 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 80,020 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 80,020 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 77,390 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 74,055 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 69,520 miles

rear discs slightly corroed

Pass 20 Dec 2011 65,903 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 65,713 miles

Centre Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 61,060 miles

front discs worn

rear discs corroded

tested in the snow

Pass 9 Dec 2009 56,374 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

play in steering box drop link joint

Pass 17 Dec 2008 53,686 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

side to side play in parking brake lever

Pass 8 Dec 2007 49,946 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 46,529 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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RV53 TCZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 RV53 TCZ, 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 RV53 TCZ registered?

RV53 TCZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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