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VO53 OZL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

173,427 mi
Last recorded173,427 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 OZL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 173,427 miles

Underbody Undersealed

Pass 8 Jan 2025 170,498 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 168,077 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 166,512 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 164,413 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 163,668 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security minor surface rust chassis advise wax oil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low need replacing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 161,463 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 155,672 miles

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

rusty under vehicle

Fail 19 Dec 2018 155,672 miles

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

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp n/s rear (4.2.3 (c))

rusty under vehicle

Pass 27 Nov 2017 149,516 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides outer sills and chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

wax oil needed

Pass 22 Nov 2016 143,902 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 143,807 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 139,880 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 132,444 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 127,302 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 127,302 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 127,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 120,523 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 120,523 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 120,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear fog light lense slightly damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 108,926 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 100,512 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 89,881 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 89,880 miles

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 77,328 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 61,720 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 46,605 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 OZL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VO53 OZL, 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 VO53 OZL registered?

VO53 OZL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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