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AK53 SSX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,803 mi
Last recorded42,803 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 SSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2010 42,803 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2009 31,105 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 18,153 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 15,050 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 6,270 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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AK53 SSX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 AK53 SSX, 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 AK53 SSX registered?

AK53 SSX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 October 2003.

Is AK53 SSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 SSX shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK53 SSX have outstanding finance?

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