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ML53 ZFN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,470 mi
Last recorded100,470 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 100,470 miles

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

some corrosion front and rear chassis rails and outriggers

Fail 9 Mar 2021 100,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

some corrosion front and rear chassis rails and outriggers

Pass 15 Jul 2020 99,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 97,632 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 94,133 miles

OIL LEAK

SLIGHT CORROSION UNDERSIDE, CHASSIS & SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHT WEAR

Pass 16 Jun 2017 60,581 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 60,575 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 87,874 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 83,905 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 79,681 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 70,618 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 70,478 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

bad oil leak on front diff

Pass 8 Jun 2012 62,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

SRS light on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2011 53,652 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2011 53,583 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2010 44,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wipers split and begining to smeer

osf side light came on when tapped

slight oil leak

srs light on dash

Fail 27 Apr 2010 44,812 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wipers split and begining to smeer

osf side light came on when tapped

slight oil leak

srs light on dash

Pass 4 Apr 2009 36,633 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 31,491 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 23,265 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 ZFN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML53 ZFN, 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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ML53 ZFN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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