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VK53 VTJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,252 mi
Last recorded160,252 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 VTJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 160,252 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear air bags perishing

Fail 15 Jun 2026 160,190 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear air bag perished

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear air bag perished

Pass 4 Jun 2025 152,857 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear chassis showing corrosion

Rear diffpinion oil seal leaking

Pass 13 Jun 2024 146,997 miles

Exhaust joints & mounts corroded

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

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

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

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

Side steps excessively corroded

Fail 20 May 2024 146,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust joints & mounts corroded excessively

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

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

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

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

Side steps excessively corroded

Pass 12 May 2023 146,005 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 144,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material tp rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2022 144,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material tp rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 143,560 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 143,438 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2020 139,107 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 135,342 miles

n/s & o/s rear chassis legs very rusty

small diesel leak @ engine

Pass 2 May 2018 131,087 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 126,725 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 126,725 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 122,573 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 118,496 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 113,546 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 106,234 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 97,208 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 97,208 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 11 May 2011 85,722 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2011 85,722 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 73,559 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 63,645 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 57,724 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 45,739 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 35,419 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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VK53 VTJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK53 VTJ, 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 VK53 VTJ registered?

VK53 VTJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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