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ST53 JKZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

164,832 mi
Last recorded164,832 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 JKZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 164,832 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 163,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 152,888 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 145,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear prop shaft donut worn/perished slightly

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all front and rear nearside and offside ()

Pass 26 Mar 2021 139,906 miles

rear bump stops not fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2020 139,515 miles

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

both rear bump stop mountings corroded

complete chassis heavily corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2020 139,509 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension air bag mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

both rear bump stop mountings corroded

complete chassis heavily corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2018 136,571 miles

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

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

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

wheels slightly protrude from wheel arch (all)

Fail 12 Jul 2018 136,569 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 3 Jul 2017 131,988 miles

Oil leak ()

advancing corrosion to underside of vehile

o/s/r back plate corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2017 131,988 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

advancing corrosion to underside of vehile

o/s/r back plate corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2016 116,859 miles

oil leak

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2016 116,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

oil leak

power steering fluid on minimum

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 102,503 miles

exhaust system is slightly corroded

front crossmember is excessively corroded

o/s/r brake disc shield is corroded

Fail 12 May 2015 102,503 miles

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

exhaust system is slightly corroded

front crossmember is excessively corroded

o/s/r brake disc shield is corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 98,317 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 93,929 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 88,369 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 88,369 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 82,760 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 20 May 2010 74,208 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 74,208 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 66,198 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 57,956 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 57,920 miles

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

BOTH WIPERS SPLIT BUT CLEAR SCREEN OK

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

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

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

STONE CHIP IN WINDSCREEN IN SWEPT AREA

Pass 25 May 2007 49,806 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 48,352 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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ST53 JKZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 ST53 JKZ, 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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ST53 JKZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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