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MK53 TCV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

136,048 mi
Last recorded136,048 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 TCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 136,048 miles

General under body corrosion

Radiator support beam corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2022 135,958 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 133,489 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 132,918 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 132,903 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 127,919 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 27 Nov 2018 127,902 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering control arm/track end balljoint, marked with chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 23 Nov 2017 120,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 119,672 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

additional electrical wiring runns around door seal chances of rubbing through and shorting out

Pass 31 Aug 2016 110,434 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 104,297 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 98,086 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 819,725 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 92,461 miles

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

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

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 20 Sep 2013 92,461 miles

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

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 20 Sep 2012 86,993 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 79,235 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 68,904 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2009 59,626 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 50,536 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 39,773 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 39,569 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 26,737 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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MK53 TCV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MK53 TCV, 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 MK53 TCV registered?

MK53 TCV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is MK53 TCV safe to buy?

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