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AB53 ENG

2018 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,366 mi
Last recorded138,366 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Land Rover Discovery50,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB53 ENG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 138,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 138,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 110,764 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 80,393 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both scrubbing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 51,913 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 45,185 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 45,162 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 36,956 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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AB53 ENG is a 2018 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 50,619 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 AB53 ENG, 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 8 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AB53 ENG registered?

AB53 ENG is a 2018 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 April 2018.

Is AB53 ENG safe to buy?

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