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AO53 UPT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,313 mi
Last recorded190,313 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 190,313 miles

underside corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2022 183,587 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 179,002 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 170,093 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint play

hand brake travel near topstop

Pass 6 Sep 2019 159,396 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing very slight play

Fail 6 Sep 2019 159,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheel bearing very slight play

Pass 6 Aug 2018 145,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear propshaft doughnut

Pass 7 Aug 2017 133,992 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

all bump stops missing

Pass 4 Aug 2016 123,844 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 123,844 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 117,840 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 110,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 107,045 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 107,045 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 103,763 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 103,736 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 May 2011 94,380 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 94,153 miles

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

nearside rear tyre deflated

Pass 6 May 2010 76,339 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn inner edges

offside front bump stop missing

Pass 5 May 2009 58,012 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 51,556 miles

both front discs started to wear

both front tyres tread getting low

Pass 5 Jul 2007 40,706 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 40,706 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

NEARSIRE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKING.

Pass 16 Nov 2006 40,681 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 UPT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UPT, 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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AO53 UPT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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