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AK53 TZB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

231,862 mi
Last recorded231,862 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 TZB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 231,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 214,268 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 195,547 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 193,224 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 170,850 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

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

oil leak

rear suspension bump stops missing

under vehicle and under bonnet surface corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2015 163,930 miles

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

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

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 28 Feb 2014 156,426 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear suspension bump stops missing

w/blades split

Pass 25 Feb 2013 145,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight oil leak from o/s rear hub

Fail 23 Feb 2013 145,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight oil leak from o/s rear hub

Pass 29 Feb 2012 132,075 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight oil leak from o/s rear hub

top of windscreen cracked

Fail 28 Feb 2012 132,075 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight oil leak from o/s rear hub

top of windscreen cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2011 117,023 miles

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

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

crack across top of windscreen

Pass 1 Feb 2010 102,986 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 85,424 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 70,349 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 70,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 52,617 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 TZB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TZB, 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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AK53 TZB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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