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AO53 HBF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,485 mi
Last recorded116,485 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 HBF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 116,485 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 98,621 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 79,056 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 60,472 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 41,208 miles

chassis rusty

Fail 17 Sep 2013 41,208 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chassis rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2012 39,445 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 38,037 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 33,444 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 28,280 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,281 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 24,201 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 24,201 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2006 22,274 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 22,274 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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AO53 HBF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO53 HBF, 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 HBF registered?

AO53 HBF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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