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PF53 AVV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

167,593 mi
Last recorded167,593 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 AVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 167,593 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 165,193 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 165,193 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 164,275 miles

Central Suspension component ball joint has slight play Watts Linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear Radius Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front Radius Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear Radius Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front Radius Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 160,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 154,587 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 144,930 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 133,652 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 122,012 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 110,452 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 98,053 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 95,735 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 95,728 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 89,945 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 89,938 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 82,139 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 82,132 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 71,277 miles

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 25 Nov 2008 58,636 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 45,538 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 29,982 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 29,982 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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PF53 AVV 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 77.3%.

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 PF53 AVV, 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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PF53 AVV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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