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OX53 DLD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,946 mi
Last recorded161,946 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX53 DLD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 161,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 158,616 miles

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

rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2016 155,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 148,498 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 141,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 134,436 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 128,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 119,855 miles

chassis corrosion

front diff leaking oil

near side and off side rear bump stops missing

transfer box leaking oil

Fail 29 Sep 2010 119,855 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

chassis corrosion

front diff leaking oil

near side and off side rear bump stops missing

transfer box leaking oil

Pass 3 Sep 2009 110,587 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 110,587 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 89,330 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 70,977 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 52,640 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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OX53 DLD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OX53 DLD, 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 OX53 DLD registered?

OX53 DLD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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