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EK53 VZW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

158,295 mi
Last recorded158,295 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 VZW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 158,295 miles

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Pass 14 Nov 2018 150,665 miles

General under body corrosion

Middle to rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 150,012 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Dims with reverse light (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

General under body corrosion

Middle to rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 136,184 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak rear differential ()

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing retaining nut missing from transmission park brake flange ()

engine covers fitted

nearside rear brake pads becoming worn

offside rear and nearside rear front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear seats folded away - rear seat-belts not tested

Pass 3 Nov 2016 121,408 miles

engine covers fitted

transmission fluid leak from transfer box

Pass 9 Nov 2015 106,097 miles

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

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

fuel line by o/s/f tyre slightly corroded,

fuel line by o/s/r tyre slightly corroded,

slight oil leak around engine,

Pass 14 Nov 2014 92,112 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2013 74,134 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 66,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 59,770 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 55,223 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 48,081 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 43,601 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 37,397 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)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 29,184 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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EK53 VZW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EK53 VZW, 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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EK53 VZW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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