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AV53 DHF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,614 mi
Last recorded162,614 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 DHF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2022 162,614 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONTS (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated BOTH FRONTS (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced UNDER ABS PUMP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced UNDER FUSE BOX (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FULL CHASIS HAS HOLES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ALL 4 DROP LINK RUBBERS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 154,192 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front bottom ball joints (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

full underbody corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2019 142,996 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 142,643 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 135,371 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 128,156 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 120,780 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 May 2015 113,946 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 107,934 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 101,387 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 94,429 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 88,298 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 81,413 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 77,514 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 77,514 miles

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

high level brake light not working

n/s/f seat belt twisted

Pass 11 Nov 2008 61,125 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2008 61,125 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 47,328 miles

Auto Transmission pipe or case oil leak (slight)

Slight oil leak from rear differential (input shaft oil seal.)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 47,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Auto Transmission pipe or case oil leak (slight)

Slight oil leak from rear differential (input shaft oil seal.)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 34,829 miles

evidence of fluid leakage in engine bay.

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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AV53 DHF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AV53 DHF, 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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AV53 DHF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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