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DV53 DWN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,017 mi
Last recorded129,017 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 DWN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 129,017 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 129,017 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 118,759 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 103,043 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 91,888 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 80,969 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 80,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 71,945 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre has uneven wear on outer edge

various oil leaks

Pass 13 Oct 2009 65,941 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2008 58,649 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 47,891 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 37,335 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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DV53 DWN 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 83.3%.

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 DV53 DWN, 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 DV53 DWN registered?

DV53 DWN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is DV53 DWN safe to buy?

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