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VO53 ZYD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,055 mi
Last recorded108,055 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2026 108,055 miles

all brake pipes under vehicle covered in underseal

corrosion of middle exhaust pipe joint

oil leaks engine/gearbox/rear diff

Pass 15 Aug 2025 107,222 miles

all brake pipes covered in underseal

oil leaks engine/gearbox/diff

Pass 21 Aug 2024 106,089 miles

all brake pipes covered in under-seal

oil leaks engine/gearbox/diff

Pass 22 Aug 2023 104,358 miles

all brake pipes covered in under-seal

oil leaks engine/gearbox/diff

Pass 22 Aug 2022 101,990 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all brake pipes covered in under-seal

oil leaks engine/gearbox/rear diff

Pass 20 Aug 2021 99,579 miles

oil leaks engine/gearbox/diff

Pass 26 Aug 2020 97,380 miles

oil leaks engine/gearbox/diff

Pass 15 Aug 2019 96,432 miles

o/s/f brake pads signs of overheating

oil leaks engine/gearbox/diff

Pass 29 Aug 2018 94,401 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 91,157 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 87,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 83,983 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 80,843 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 76,267 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 71,886 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 68,233 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 64,282 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 58,786 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 50,352 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 42,022 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 31,853 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 ZYD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VO53 ZYD?

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What year was VO53 ZYD registered?

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

Is VO53 ZYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO53 ZYD shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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