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MP53 TCV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

120,750 mi
Last recorded120,750 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 TCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 120,750 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play off side front top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 120,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play off side front top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 110,698 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 110,698 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 101,661 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 101,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 92,556 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 92,556 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 83,413 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 120,137 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 120,137 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 68,995 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2011 61,752 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 56,303 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 56,303 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 49,990 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 43,741 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 43,741 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 38,206 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 38,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 28,553 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 28,553 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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MP53 TCV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MP53 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 MP53 TCV registered?

MP53 TCV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is MP53 TCV safe to buy?

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