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AV53 FSU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,721 mi
Last recorded131,721 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 FSU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 131,721 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 126,671 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

clutch pedal anti-slip device badly worn

engine cover fitted obscuring testable items

engine oil leak

front brake discs badly worn and lipped

rear axle differential leaking oil

rear number plate lights dim

underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Nov 2019 126,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt perished (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt perished (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

clutch pedal anti-slip device badly worn

engine cover fitted obscuring testable items

engine oil leak

front brake discs badly worn and lipped

rear axle differential leaking oil

rear number plate lights dim

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2018 118,029 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front brake discs worn and lipped

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre perished and split

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 117,893 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front brake discs worn and lipped

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre perished and split

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 178,623 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle badly worn down (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and side wall perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and side wall perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and side wall perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 178,594 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Inner tyre tread edge worn low

slight oil leak from steering box area

Pass 8 Nov 2016 167,772 miles

front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and deep splits.

offside front tyre perished and worn to 3 mm.

offside rear tyre perished.

Fail 26 Oct 2016 167,515 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and deep splits.

offside front tyre perished and worn to 3 mm.

offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 148,515 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front diff leaking oil

front discs lipped

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 29 Oct 2014 133,316 miles

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

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

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

both front wiper blades worn and split

front and rear diffs leaking oil

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 24 Oct 2014 133,316 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blades worn and split

front and rear diffs leaking oil

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 7 Oct 2013 73,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 65,450 miles

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2012 65,450 miles

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 60,449 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 55,751 miles

o/s/f / o/s/r and n/s/f tyres are perrished n/s/f tyre is nearing advisory criteria

o/s/r suspension bump stop is missing

Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,250 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 40,835 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 32,356 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 27,401 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 FSU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FSU, 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 FSU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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