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VN53 RKA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

112,413 mi
Last recorded112,413 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 112,413 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 112,352 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 112,309 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front boots deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaks - engine & transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shocks, lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

General under vehicle corrosion to chassis and outriggers

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear boots deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 112,251 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Small engine & gearbox oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front, upper and lower boots perishing and splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shocks, lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

General corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides, upper and lower boots perishing and splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 111,957 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 111,817 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s step frames (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing under bonnet by servo (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to front and rear steering, suspension and braking components

Pass 13 Dec 2019 111,670 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 111,669 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s ans n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing/arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 110,659 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 109,393 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 106,406 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 103,750 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 100,933 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 96,621 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 93,726 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 90,862 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 82,915 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 72,472 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 58,476 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 44,057 miles

nearside rear bumpstop missing

Fail 16 Nov 2007 43,956 miles

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

nearside rear bumpstop missing

Pass 22 Nov 2006 33,457 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 RKA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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

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