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DV53 DYM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,742 mi
Last recorded137,742 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 DYM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 137,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 137,728 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 137,707 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension levelling valve modified so that its function is affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 136,082 miles

Offside Front hub seal leaking badly, but not yet contaminating the brake disc.

oil leak under engine

Pass 19 Oct 2016 132,467 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 121,644 miles

off/side front drive shaft oil seal leaking.

Pass 3 Nov 2014 109,754 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 109,754 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 95,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 82,138 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 74,583 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 74,583 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 67,459 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear chassis has all over surface corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2009 62,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 51,595 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 51,531 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 43,652 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 30,559 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 29,336 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 DYM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DV53 DYM, 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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DV53 DYM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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