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VO53 MTX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

217,896 mi
Last recorded217,896 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 MTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 217,896 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 208,865 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside coated in wax oil/ under seal restricting full inspection of body chassis brake pipes and Suspension components

Fail 29 Dec 2023 208,865 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside coated in wax oil/ under seal restricting full inspection of body chassis brake pipes and Suspension components

Pass 11 Jul 2022 193,311 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both very rear seats ()

Underside coated in wax oil restricting full inspection of body suspension and brake pipes

Pass 17 Jun 2021 188,606 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 188,606 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2020 185,337 miles

Brake pipes and under side have a protective coating I.e grease/under seal, restricting inspection

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

battery cover fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2014 164,397 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2014 164,397 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2013 152,108 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 142,706 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 132,088 miles

oil leaks underside eveident

o/s front damper misting in oil

Fail 29 Nov 2011 132,088 miles

o/s front damper misting in oil

oil leaks underside eveident

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 120,095 miles

rear tyre tread app limit

slight wear in n/s and o/s track rod ends

Pass 3 Dec 2009 108,536 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 98,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 98,278 miles

Centre Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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VO53 MTX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VO53 MTX, 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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VO53 MTX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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