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PF53 AVY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,122 mi
Last recorded131,122 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 131,122 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 131,121 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 127,127 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 127,127 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 122,392 miles

Nearside Rear door outer handle stiff to open

Fail 6 Jul 2018 122,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 115,677 miles

Rear centre seat belt covered by seat cover

Pass 19 Jul 2016 108,382 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 108,382 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 102,450 miles

Nearside Rear door hard to open from out side

Pass 18 Aug 2014 94,156 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 87,838 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 87,838 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 74,835 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 70,160 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 65,123 miles

high level brake light inop

Pass 3 Nov 2009 60,675 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 52,882 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 45,579 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 45,579 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 31,710 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 AVY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PF53 AVY, 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 PF53 AVY registered?

PF53 AVY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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