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PF53 FSC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,643 mi
Last recorded111,643 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 FSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 111,643 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 113,363 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 10,403 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 93,990 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 93,990 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 93,501 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 82,516 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 82,516 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 80,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

n/s/f outer axle seal leaking

Fail 5 Jan 2011 80,495 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Chassis rusting at rear and requires wax

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

n/s/f outer axle seal leaking

Pass 4 Jan 2010 68,562 miles

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

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

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 2 Jan 2009 58,821 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 58,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 48,498 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 37,181 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 FSC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FSC, 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 FSC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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