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AV53 FSP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,380 mi
Last recorded127,380 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 127,380 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 127,378 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 120,321 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low osf more then nsf (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc worn x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rail no holes (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 120,276 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rail inner and outer holed corrded to excess (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low osf more then nsf (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc worn x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rail no holes (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 114,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EXHAUST CORRODED AT JOINTS & METAL HANGERS .

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRES SIDE WALL IS PARISHED & CRACK AROUND EDGES .

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

Oil leak

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

SRS LIGHT IS ON INTERMITENT , IF COMES ON COSTANT ITS A FAILIURE .

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2015 114,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EXHAUST CORRODED AT JOINTS & METAL HANGERS .

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRES SIDE WALL IS PARISHED & CRACK AROUND EDGES .

Oil leak

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

SRS LIGHT IS ON INTERMITENT , IF COMES ON COSTANT ITS A FAILIURE .

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 108,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

SRS LIGHT IS INTERMITENTLY ON , STRONG ADVICE .

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WIPERS WORN .

Pass 24 Jul 2013 102,420 miles

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

nearside side step starting to corrode on inner seal

Fail 23 Jul 2012 95,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bumper cracked- no sharp edges

nearside inner seal has corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2012 95,267 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bumper cracked- no sharp edges

nearside inner seal has corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2011 89,336 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 84,598 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 76,700 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 68,014 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 55,027 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 FSP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FSP, 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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What year was AV53 FSP registered?

AV53 FSP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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