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ST53 DGX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,592 mi
Last recorded67,592 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 DGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 67,592 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 67,290 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 66,839 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear shocks corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2023 66,839 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear shocks corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2022 61,931 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 61,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at chassis mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 61,640 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 61,316 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 60,503 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 59,557 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 59,557 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 58,657 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 57,704 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 56,186 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 54,900 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 52,019 miles

both front brake pipes corroded at flexis

front steering guard x member corroded and holed

heavy corrosipon on chassis at rear

Pass 6 Sep 2012 49,482 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 45,004 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 42,354 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,181 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2009 37,181 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 33,322 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 28,945 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 28,906 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 20,398 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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ST53 DGX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ST53 DGX, 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 ST53 DGX registered?

ST53 DGX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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