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AK53 TZN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

225,497 mi
Last recorded225,497 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 TZN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 225,497 miles

FRONT BUMPER SUPPORT BAR CORRODED

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (b) (i))

HEADLIGHT AIM TESTED AS VEHICLE PRESENTED WITH INTERNAL HEIGHT ADJUSTER ON P2

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin V.LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 220,601 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

O/S/F SUSPENSION BUMP STOP MISSING

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 218,213 miles

O/S/F SUSPENSION BUMP STOP MISSING

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 213,639 miles

O/S/F SUSPENSION BUMP STOP MISSING

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 202,157 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/F SUSPENSION BUMP STOP MISSING

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 201,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/F SUSPENSION BUMP STOP MISSING

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 184,121 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 184,022 miles

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

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play DROP ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 166,780 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S/F UPPER BALL JOINT

Pass 24 Oct 2016 150,272 miles

BOTH REAR CHASSIS RAILS CORRODED

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R NOT ALLOWING FULL SEATBELT INSPECTION

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S/R ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ROD

Fail 12 Oct 2016 150,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play REAR (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

BOTH REAR CHASSIS RAILS CORRODED

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS MISSING

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R NOT ALLOWING FULL SEATBELT INSPECTION

ENGINE OIL LEAK

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S/R ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ROD

Pass 12 Oct 2015 134,745 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS MISSING

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO N/S/R+O/S/R NOT ALLOWING FULL SEATBELT INSPECTION

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE

SLIGHT PLAY TO ALL STEERING BALL JOINTS

Fail 7 Oct 2015 134,559 miles

Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER (7.2.3)

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS MISSING

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO N/S/R+O/S/R NOT ALLOWING FULL SEATBELT INSPECTION

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE

SLIGHT PLAY TO ALL STEERING BALL JOINTS

Pass 15 Oct 2014 120,706 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS MISSING

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE

SLIGHT PLAY TO ALL STEERING BALL JOINTS

Fail 9 Oct 2014 120,518 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS MISSING

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE

SLIGHT PLAY TO ALL STEERING BALL JOINTS

Pass 16 Sep 2013 106,730 miles

several broken poss breather pipes

Fail 12 Sep 2013 106,629 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

several broken poss breather pipes

Pass 22 Sep 2012 95,069 miles

O/S/R TYRE LOW ON TREAD

slight leak from steering box

Fail 18 Sep 2012 94,881 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/R TYRE LOW ON TREAD

slight leak from steering box

Pass 8 Sep 2011 82,947 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 82,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 18 May 2011 79,709 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 79,709 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 68,226 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2009 62,335 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 62,335 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 54,823 miles

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

advise spaire tyre below 1.6

Fail 25 Sep 2007 54,823 miles

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

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

advise spaire tyre below 1.6

Pass 27 Sep 2006 35,639 miles

Oil leak

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 TZN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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