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VO53 MTZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,840 mi
Last recorded120,840 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 120,840 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced half of chassis, centre to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside covered in mud

Pass 1 May 2025 110,567 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear half of chassis rust proofed with thick grease

Fail 2 Apr 2025 110,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flex and ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flex and ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play to steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both ends slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front both front suspension bump stops missing

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear half of chassis covered in grease

Pass 27 Mar 2024 105,349 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 105,338 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested pads below limit (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2022 99,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 96,453 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 96,449 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 92,129 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 88,001 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 88,000 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 83,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 78,058 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 76,638 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 73,424 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight oil leak on engine

slight oil leak on rear axle

Fail 11 Jul 2015 73,317 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight oil leak on engine

slight oil leak on rear axle

Pass 22 Jul 2014 64,653 miles

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

oil leak on rear axle

Fail 19 Jul 2014 64,646 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

oil leak on rear axle

Pass 25 Jul 2013 56,253 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 52,218 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 52,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2011 48,827 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 71,072 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 68,580 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 68,580 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 39,519 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2008 39,519 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 36,541 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 15 Dec 2006 33,684 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 32,738 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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VO53 MTZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MTZ, 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 MTZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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