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TE53 PLR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

246,366 mi
Last recorded246,366 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTE53 PLR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 246,366 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 239,499 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2024 239,499 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 233,607 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 224,908 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 215,134 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer case/gearbox joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 215,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer case/gearbox joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 203,784 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 193,388 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 187,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 175,473 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 162,967 miles

Exhaust flange corroded and weak but not yet insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Wing (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Window frame insecure

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Oct 2016 162,514 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wing (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Exhaust flange corroded and weak but not yet insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Wing (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Window frame insecure

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 151,623 miles

Bolt in tread of N/S/R tyre.

Diesel leak on engine

N/S/R chassis is cracked , but not affecting its strength .

Slight oil leak on O/S/R hub.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 137,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2013 122,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 107,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 94,756 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 81,738 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 68,009 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 56,886 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 46,036 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 33,792 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 33,792 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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TE53 PLR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TE53 PLR, 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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TE53 PLR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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