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AF53 VAV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,389 mi
Last recorded128,389 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 VAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 128,389 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r n/s/r bump stops missing

Pass 12 Sep 2013 121,778 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 110,208 miles

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

rear bump stop missing

Pass 23 Aug 2011 98,146 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 81,553 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 1 Sep 2010 81,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Sep 2009 67,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2008 54,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Sep 2008 54,703 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2007 42,898 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 30,449 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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AF53 VAV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 AF53 VAV, 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 AF53 VAV registered?

AF53 VAV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AF53 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 VAV shows 11 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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