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AM53 DLD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,800 mi
Last recorded123,800 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 DLD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 123,800 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)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 123,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 10 May 2017 113,325 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 113,302 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 111,706 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 111,706 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 106,847 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 102,791 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 99,573 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 95,941 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 95,934 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 91,279 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 91,246 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 84,749 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 75,553 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

high level brake light is not working

Pass 20 Nov 2008 64,892 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 55,708 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 48,047 miles

temporary number plates fitted over personel plates

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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AM53 DLD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AM53 DLD, 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 AM53 DLD registered?

AM53 DLD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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