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ET53 ENY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,974 mi
Last recorded117,974 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 ENY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 117,974 miles

Both front shock bottom bushes worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear chassis signs of heavy corrosion in numerous places

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 113,451 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 98,813 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 79,995 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 78,696 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 74,440 miles

Chassie getting very rusty at rear around tow bar.

Fail 30 Jul 2013 74,437 miles

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

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

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

Chassie getting very rusty at rear around tow bar.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 70,147 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 65,122 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 65,122 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak from o/s/r hub seal/bearing

Oil leak from rear of engine

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 9 Dec 2010 61,952 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 58,967 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 54,740 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 50,122 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 37,117 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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ET53 ENY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ET53 ENY, 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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ET53 ENY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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