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PF53 UAY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,394 mi
Last recorded93,394 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 93,394 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule slight corrosion to all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at side of air suspension bag marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both side steps are corroded. Rear step corroded and tied up.

Fail 30 Jul 2019 93,394 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie wrap insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule slight corrosion to all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at side of air suspension bag marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both side steps are corroded. Rear step corroded and tied up.

Pass 31 Jul 2018 87,420 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Both flexi ferrules are slightly corroded.

Pass 13 Jul 2017 83,871 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 83,871 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 78,566 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 75,723 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 72,704 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 69,346 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 67,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2011 64,638 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 58,960 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 58,918 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 54,074 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 45,856 miles

nearside front windscreen wiper is torn but still clears screen effectively

Fail 24 Apr 2008 45,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front windscreen wiper is torn but still clears screen effectively

Pass 17 Apr 2007 36,912 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 34,899 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 UAY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UAY, 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 UAY registered?

PF53 UAY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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