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AK53 TZO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

191,256 mi
Last recorded191,256 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 TZO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 191,256 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 191,049 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 181,090 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 181,090 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 170,547 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 153,231 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 144,379 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 135,469 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 126,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 117,052 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 106,462 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 96,472 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front tyres nearing wearbands

Fail 22 Nov 2010 96,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front tyres nearing wearbands

Pass 24 Nov 2009 84,389 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 84,213 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 69,223 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 54,256 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 50,185 miles

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

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 TZO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK53 TZO, 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 TZO registered?

AK53 TZO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is AK53 TZO safe to buy?

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