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OU53 VEH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,793 mi
Last recorded132,793 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 VEH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 132,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

front wiper arm linkage worn

nearside and offside front tyres on the legal limit

nearside and offside rear brake discs worn

nearside rear hub seal leaking

noise from offside front suspenion/steering

steering linkage has fluid around it

Fail 5 Jul 2010 132,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

front wiper arm linkage worn

nearside and offside front tyres on the legal limit

nearside and offside rear brake discs worn

nearside rear hub seal leaking

steering linkage has fluid around it

Pass 7 Jul 2009 114,861 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 96,141 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 96,141 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 77,800 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 77,695 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2006 49,835 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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OU53 VEH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OU53 VEH, 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 OU53 VEH registered?

OU53 VEH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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