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VN53 EHR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

149,694 mi
Last recorded149,694 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 EHR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 149,694 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 144,859 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front radiator lower cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 134,604 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 129,320 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 126,369 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 126,361 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end loose rear (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play front (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 116,796 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 116,770 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across beam (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 110,503 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 106,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 91,589 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 72,288 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 61,646 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 61,646 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 58,061 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 52,268 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 45,976 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 45,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 40,947 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 34,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 27,703 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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VN53 EHR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VN53 EHR, 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 VN53 EHR registered?

VN53 EHR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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