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AV53 DHU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,835 mi
Last recorded178,835 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 DHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 178,835 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

chassis to rear corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2018 178,835 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

chassis to rear corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2017 170,947 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 3 Jun 2016 164,349 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 164,349 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

High Level Brake Light Not Working

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Has Water Inside. (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 152,412 miles

n/s step rail corroded

rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 134,842 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 134,831 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 123,705 miles

Oil leak

both n/s/f and n/s/r bumpstops missing

o/s/r of chassis slight corrosion

Fail 9 Jul 2013 123,700 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

both n/s/f and n/s/r bumpstops missing

o/s/r of chassis slight corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2012 117,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

excessive oil leaks !

front brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2011 108,694 miles

oil leaks

reduced damping on rear shocks

slight play in steering

Fail 4 Jul 2011 108,693 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

oil leaks

reduced damping on rear shocks

slight play in steering

Pass 12 Jul 2010 95,654 miles

oil leak rear of gearbox/transfer box

Pass 8 Jul 2009 82,714 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 69,355 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 53,973 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 38,008 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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AV53 DHU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV53 DHU, 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 DHU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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