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PF53 AWW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,458 mi
Last recorded127,458 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 AWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 127,458 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 125,211 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis front near cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 122,951 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 121,343 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 119,445 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak from offside front axle seal

Pass 10 Aug 2021 116,937 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 115,015 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of inner sill body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both side steps corroded and holed

Pass 7 Aug 2019 113,332 miles

3 out of 4 bump stops missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips to o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 109,807 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front bump stop missing.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from under neath engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both rear bump stops missing.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 109,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front bump stop missing.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from under neath engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both rear bump stops missing.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 104,311 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear suspension bump stops missing

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2017 104,311 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

both rear suspension bump stops missing

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 98,909 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 98,909 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Oil leak Around axle end

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 7 Jan 2015 64,447 miles

Bump stops missing at time of test

Pass 7 Feb 2014 63,369 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 59,505 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 54,362 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 54,362 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 47,878 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 12 Jan 2010 40,113 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 33,919 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 28,386 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 22,665 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 AWW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AWW, 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 AWW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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