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AV53 HZP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

196,948 mi
Last recorded196,948 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 196,948 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 185,613 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 179,675 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 179,034 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 173,707 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f lower (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

some rusting to underside rear

Fail 1 Jun 2017 173,707 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear step missing (6.1.C.1)

Stop lamp not working centre stop light (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f lower (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

some rusting to underside rear

Pass 15 Jun 2016 168,414 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 168,414 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 161,763 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 161,763 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 156,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Crack to O/S mirror glass

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 150,196 miles

engine oil leak

rear no plate deteriating

slight oil leak from power steering box

Pass 6 Jun 2012 142,740 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 142,740 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 134,939 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 134,939 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 127,173 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 119,500 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 119,432 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 113,370 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 113,370 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 96,375 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 65,739 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 HZP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HZP, 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 HZP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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