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AV53 UNP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,597 mi
Last recorded106,597 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2013 106,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight oil leak on steering box

Pass 15 Feb 2013 106,597 miles

slight oil leak on steering box

Pass 23 Oct 2012 104,872 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 104,872 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 96,255 miles

ADVISE - STEERING BOX LEAKING

Fail 24 Oct 2011 96,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ADVISE - N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

ADVISE - STEERING BOX LEAKING

Pass 26 Oct 2010 86,671 miles

ADVISE - BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

ADVISE - O/S/F TYRE GETTING DOWN

ADVISE - SLIGHT LEAK FROM STEERING BOX

Pass 21 Oct 2009 75,790 miles

ADVISE PLAY IN N/S/F TRACK ROD END - N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT - O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO 2 MM - O/S/R TYRE HAS DEEP CUTS - O/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING

Pass 28 Oct 2008 64,363 miles

Advise engine oil leak (pos oil filter)

Advise steering box oil seal weeping oil

Pass 29 Oct 2007 52,944 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 52,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 41,806 miles

LARGE CRACK ALONG TOP EDGE OF WINDSCREEN

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 UNP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UNP, 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

How do I check the history of AV53 UNP?

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What year was AV53 UNP registered?

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

Is AV53 UNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 UNP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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