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DA53 LUZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,935 mi
Last recorded148,935 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 LUZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 148,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside front body mounts corroding

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 148,929 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside front body mounts corroding

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 137,701 miles

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Front head lamp condensed up

Offside Front side light dim

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Lower shocker bush deteriorating

Rear discs deteriorating and pads half worn

oil leak on engine and gear box

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 12 Jun 2019 119,188 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 112,564 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 105,798 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 94,817 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 88,838 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 88,838 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 85,261 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 83,066 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 79,932 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 77,097 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 73,021 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 71,147 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 65,949 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 65,949 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 62,396 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 59,450 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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DA53 LUZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 DA53 LUZ, 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 DA53 LUZ registered?

DA53 LUZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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