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AO53 FGV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,332 mi
Last recorded113,332 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 FGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 113,332 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 100,871 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 100,871 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 89,637 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 89,626 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre stop light not working

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 73,332 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 73,332 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 53,640 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 53,640 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 42,448 miles

Nearside Front Track rod 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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AO53 FGV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO53 FGV, 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 AO53 FGV registered?

AO53 FGV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AO53 FGV safe to buy?

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