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BB53 PEB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

271,097 mi
Last recorded271,097 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB53 PEB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 271,097 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 198,000 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 198,000 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 184,280 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

underseal used on welding repairs

Fail 18 May 2019 184,277 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 170,198 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg has traces of body filler

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion complete chassis leg has traces of body filler

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

both sideFront Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush

covrs on outer sills both side

rear both sideFront Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush

rear chassis corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 164,061 miles

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

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

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg has traces of body filler (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion complete chassis leg has traces of body filler (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

chassis corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2017 164,061 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings complete chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg has traces of body filler (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion complete chassis leg has traces of body filler (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

chassis corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 29 May 2017 164,061 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings complete chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

chassis corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2016 153,047 miles

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

Slight play in o/s track rod end.

Slight play in steering column shaft coupling.

Pass 28 Jul 2015 137,463 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2014 125,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

power steering box weeping.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 113,571 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 113,549 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r back plate starting to corrode.

waxoyl fuel/susp lines.

Pass 19 Dec 2012 112,553 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ace pipes coroaded

front tyres perrished on outer side wall

rear hight sensor broken

Fail 19 Dec 2012 112,553 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ace pipes coroaded

front tyres perrished on outer side wall

rear hight sensor broken

Pass 3 Mar 2011 101,245 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 88,272 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 88,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 73,072 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 60,557 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 60,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 39,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 39,614 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 34,656 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 34,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BB53 PEB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BB53 PEB, 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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BB53 PEB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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