MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,072 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
surface corrosion to chassis
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
surface corrosion to chassis
gearbox oil leak
surface corrosion on chassis
front brake discs lipped
oil leak
power steering leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
front brake discs lipped
oil leak
power steering leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
gear box oil leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
gear box oil leak
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
chip on windscreen not to excess
nearside forward trackrod end slight play
numerous plastic covers fitted
off side rear tyre nail in tread
chip on windscreen not to excess
nearside forward trackrod end slight play
numerous plastic covers fitted
off side rear tyre nail in tread
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DX53 FHK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 DX53 FHK, 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 DX53 FHK registered?
DX53 FHK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 September 2003.
Is DX53 FHK safe to buy?
The MOT history for DX53 FHK shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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