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AD53 LHB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,049 mi
Last recorded110,049 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 LHB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 110,049 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 110,049 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 104,735 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 104,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 99,920 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 99,920 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 93,061 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 81,764 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 81,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 73,216 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 65,554 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 51,635 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2007 51,440 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 36,564 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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AD53 LHB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AD53 LHB, 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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AD53 LHB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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