MOT Status
ValidMileage
156,088 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Front & Rear ()
Central Oil leak, but not excessive diff showing signs of leaking not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
underbody cover with under sill
underbody general corrosion
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre brake light not working
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Centre brake light not working
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU53 DUA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 VU53 DUA, 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 VU53 DUA registered?
VU53 DUA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 September 2003.
Is VU53 DUA safe to buy?
The MOT history for VU53 DUA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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