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AP53 MUO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,884 mi
Last recorded185,884 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 MUO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 185,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 185,884 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Central Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 172,949 miles

Hi Level stop Light not Working

Nearside headlight image poor

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 172,949 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Hi Level stop Light not Working

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 165,619 miles

Oil leak

handbrake travel long

Pass 11 Jun 2014 153,060 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 139,197 miles

lower front bolt on cross beam heavily corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2012 131,261 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 117,287 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 117,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front lower support beam corroded too excess

Pass 14 Apr 2010 94,682 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 94,658 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 76,810 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear pads worn low

Fail 25 Apr 2008 62,715 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 25,662 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 MUO 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 66.7%.

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 AP53 MUO, 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 MUO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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