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AP53 ECS

2015 Land Rover Discovery

Brown Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,757 mi
Last recorded126,757 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Land Rover Discovery69,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 ECS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2015
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 126,757 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 110,614 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged all missing casings (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

side steps rusty

Fail 8 Nov 2024 110,614 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged all missing casings (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

side steps rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2023 95,858 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 95,858 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 81,958 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 81,958 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 66,297 miles

Offside Rear And Nearside Rear Seatbelt Stalks Outer Case Missing But Still Functions

Fail 10 Nov 2021 66,296 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear And Nearside Rear Seatbelt Stalks Outer Case Missing But Still Functions

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 55,337 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 41,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hydro (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hydro (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2019 41,974 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hydro (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hydro (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 34,671 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 ECS is a 2015 Land Rover Discovery in Brown with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2015 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 69,495 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 AP53 ECS, 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 11 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AP53 ECS is a 2015 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 May 2015.

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