MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,005 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
coolant level very low in header tank
engine oil over full on dip stick
excessive engine oil leak
chassis starting to corode o/s close to diesel tank
rear brake pads getting low
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front lower shock bush worn
offside rear tyre worn/ nearing wear bars
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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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EX53 VSE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 EX53 VSE, 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 EX53 VSE registered?
EX53 VSE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 September 2003.
Is EX53 VSE safe to buy?
The MOT history for EX53 VSE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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