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VN53 EJF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

237,831 mi
Last recorded237,831 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 EJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 237,831 miles

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

underside of vehcle dirty

Pass 26 Apr 2024 236,630 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle dirty obscuring components

Pass 19 Apr 2023 233,256 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 233,209 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively fouling on CV joint (1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 226,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

power steering resevoir level below minimum

washer bottle insecure

Fail 12 Apr 2022 226,625 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

non obligatory mirror dmaged

power steering resevoir level below minimum

washer bottle insecure

Pass 31 May 2019 226,289 miles

Offside Front brake hose insecure

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

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

Fail 28 May 2019 226,288 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front brake hose insecure

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 224,786 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 224,786 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2018 224,781 miles

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

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 217,666 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 217,635 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 207,520 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 3 Mar 2016 207,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking STEERING BOX (2.3.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

OIL LEAK

Pass 21 Mar 2015 198,728 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 190,950 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 178,926 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

area around steering box appears damp but no leak evident on test

areas around fuel tank "damp" but no leak detected on test. Fuel guage indicated tank not full

areas of surface corrosion to chassis

front prop not fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2013 178,926 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

areas around fuel tank "damp" but no leak detected on test. Fuel guage indicated tank not full

areas of surface corrosion to chassis

front prop UJ worn

offside rear brake flexi hose poorly routed

Pass 2 Feb 2012 167,643 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 150,479 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 124,799 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 100,330 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 78,251 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 59,251 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 56,046 miles

REAR TYRES GETTING LOW OFFSIDE REAR CUT IN SIDEWALL NOT TO CANVASS

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 EJF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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