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ML53 ZDW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

215,985 mi
Last recorded215,985 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 ZDW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 215,985 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 215,973 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 212,551 miles

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 7 Sep 2021 212,545 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Sep 2020 207,563 miles

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 207,562 miles

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board exhaust pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 203,677 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 203,676 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 197,880 miles

lower radiator support corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2018 197,872 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

lower radiator support corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 179,177 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 136,511 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 99,198 miles

oil leak from offside rear hub

engine oil level low

Pass 28 Aug 2014 59,742 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 58,499 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 58,499 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 55,194 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 49,316 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 43,915 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 36,577 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 29,157 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 29,157 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 25,353 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 17,791 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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ML53 ZDW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ML53 ZDW, 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 ML53 ZDW registered?

ML53 ZDW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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