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AP53 AKN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,879 mi
Last recorded115,879 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 AKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 115,879 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 115,283 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 111,368 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 109,856 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 105,642 miles

center chassis rusty both sides

Pass 7 Mar 2022 101,061 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 98,105 miles

center to rear chassis rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2020 96,863 miles

Central chassis rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2019 91,582 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 91,582 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop is missing

Pass 7 Mar 2018 90,693 miles

Rear chassis getting very rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2017 87,977 miles

Rear chasssis sections rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2016 84,398 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 78,235 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 71,225 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 65,366 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 58,417 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 52,313 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 43,880 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 43,655 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear bump stop missing

Pass 12 Mar 2009 32,725 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 30,174 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 30,174 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 21,230 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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AP53 AKN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AP53 AKN, 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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AP53 AKN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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