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AV53 HZH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

138,460 mi
Last recorded138,460 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 138,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

corrosion forming to both rear chassis sections

Pass 28 Aug 2021 125,447 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion forming to both rear chassis sections

Fail 28 Aug 2021 125,447 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion forming to both rear chassis sections

Pass 24 Sep 2020 119,806 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 112,632 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 101,051 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 101,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 96,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 93,000 miles

slight leak at fuel neck

Pass 8 Sep 2015 89,055 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 89,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing boot (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened boot (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2014 85,074 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 85,074 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 79,632 miles

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

rear seats removed & belts damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2012 72,915 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 65,823 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 65,823 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 58,440 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 49,552 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 39,853 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 28,581 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 19,911 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 HZH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HZH, 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 HZH registered?

AV53 HZH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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