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AV53 WBF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,192 mi
Last recorded165,192 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 165,192 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 164,996 miles

Aces hydraulic system pipes corroded.

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has just over 2 tread depth left. And edge wear.

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has cracks in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Spare tyre below limit.

Pass 17 Nov 2017 149,634 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 135,056 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 135,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on edge and split (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and hub seal leaking (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 121,192 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 121,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing abs mount (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.C.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 107,080 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 107,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 92,578 miles

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit

Fail 22 Nov 2013 92,578 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit

Pass 9 Mar 2012 81,830 miles

n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 8 Mar 2011 75,045 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 68,718 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 68,718 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 61,120 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 61,120 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 45,752 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 31,316 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 WBF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WBF, 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 WBF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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