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DE53 UUO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

135,222 mi
Last recorded135,222 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 UUO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 135,222 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 125,215 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play both lower (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 116,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise nearside rear brake pipe clip missing

Pass 14 Oct 2013 106,658 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 96,459 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 87,050 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 78,674 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 70,321 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 61,954 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight play nearside front drag link end

Fail 29 Sep 2008 61,954 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight play nearside front drag link end

Pass 2 Oct 2007 50,816 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 41,804 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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DE53 UUO 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 91.7%.

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 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 DE53 UUO, 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 DE53 UUO registered?

DE53 UUO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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The MOT history for DE53 UUO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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