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AV53 FZZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,039 mi
Last recorded146,039 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 146,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering pipe corroded

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis is very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components are very corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 141,446 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear anti roll bar fluid pipe weeping

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn sway bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 137,605 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 134,366 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 134,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear front section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 124,988 miles

centre rear seat belt missing

offside mirror cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2015 124,061 miles

Oil leak

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

front wipers smear, advise

nearside rear light light unit cracked

underside corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2014 120,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

signs of slight corrosion through out chassis

slight oil leak on rear diff

Fail 31 Jul 2014 120,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

signs of slight corrosion through out chassis

slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 7 Aug 2013 111,290 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 99,201 miles

Oil leak

front sidelight showing slight shade of blue

Pass 10 Aug 2011 94,382 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 94,367 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 89,889 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 82,407 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 82,388 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

steering damper play in one end

Pass 26 Nov 2007 69,517 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 65,479 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 53,013 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 FZZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FZZ, 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 FZZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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