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AV53 FTT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,819 mi
Last recorded63,819 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 FTT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 63,819 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 63,149 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 62,001 miles

nearside rear anti roll bar link worn

nearside wiper blade split

offside rear wing and bumper damaged

play top steering column bush

Pass 11 Jul 2014 61,148 miles

front windscreen cracked

offside rear bumper damaged

Fail 7 Aug 2013 60,208 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres perished

rear bumper damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2013 60,208 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres perished

rear bumper damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2012 59,471 miles

Windscreen marked and chipped

offside rear bumper end split

Fail 18 May 2012 59,456 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

offside rear bumper end split

windscreen marked and chipped

Pass 11 Mar 2011 57,412 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

offside rear bumper damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2009 53,664 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 46,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 46,884 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 40,755 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 33,330 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 33,330 miles

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

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 FTT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 FTT, 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 AV53 FTT registered?

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

Is AV53 FTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 FTT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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