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AU53 ZXB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,810 mi
Last recorded165,810 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZXB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 165,810 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 162,666 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 154,459 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 145,489 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 13,777 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 131,225 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 131,225 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 129,033 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 125,175 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 143,445 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 124,686 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 109,027 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2009 109,025 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 88,821 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)

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

all four valve stems perrished...

Pass 31 Aug 2007 68,590 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 50,569 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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AU53 ZXB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AU53 ZXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU53 ZXB registered?

AU53 ZXB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AU53 ZXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 ZXB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU53 ZXB have outstanding finance?

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