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DU53 UXZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,216 mi
Last recorded160,216 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 UXZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 160,216 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear bump stops not fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2018 159,855 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust bracket broken

front shock absorber bushes badley worn

rear bump stops not fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2017 151,652 miles

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

Offside Rear inner arch corroded

rear chassis corroded

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2017 151,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (multiple holes) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (multiple holes) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

Offside Rear inner arch corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 140,856 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 129,870 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 119,743 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 119,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 105,473 miles

offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 93,028 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 91,840 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 91,831 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 83,524 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 74,371 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 60,557 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 50,971 miles

off side front shock absorber lower bush wearing

rear diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 16 Nov 2006 39,975 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2006

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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DU53 UXZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DU53 UXZ, 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 DU53 UXZ registered?

DU53 UXZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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