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PF53 KHL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,186 mi
Last recorded124,186 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 124,186 miles

Boot cannot be opened from outside of vehicle

Front crossmember excessively corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre going out of shape inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre going out of shape inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Wiper blade split

Fail 9 Aug 2016 124,186 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Intermittent (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Boot cannot be opened from outside of vehicle

Front crossmember excessively corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre going out of shape inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre going out of shape inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 27 Jun 2015 111,313 miles

rear prop shaft rubber perrished

Fail 3 Jun 2015 111,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured (2.4.F.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 16 Jun 2014 99,611 miles

Engine oil low

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2014 99,557 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil low

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 88,950 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 88,950 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 88,914 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 77,811 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 64,784 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 53,451 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 43,805 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 36,694 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 28,956 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 KHL 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 73.3%.

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

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