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RV53 TDX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

151,076 mi
Last recorded151,076 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 TDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 151,076 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 151,076 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 149,183 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 146,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 143,808 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under sill to floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 140,533 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 137,427 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 137,427 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front arm, both balljoints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis, behind air bag (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 135,195 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 126,241 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 126,235 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2016 117,335 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 106,838 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 May 2014 94,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

chassis rusty all over

Pass 8 May 2013 84,861 miles

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

rear o/s chassis rusty

Pass 14 May 2012 76,017 miles

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

n\s rear light lense condensated

Pass 9 May 2011 67,155 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 56,959 miles

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

exhaust clamps corroded

steering box drag link joint worn

Fail 20 May 2010 56,875 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust clamps corroded

steering box drag link joint worn

Pass 27 May 2009 48,541 miles

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

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

wet conditions

Pass 28 May 2008 39,103 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 28,666 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 24,089 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 TDX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 TDX, 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 TDX registered?

RV53 TDX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is RV53 TDX safe to buy?

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