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PF53 UBM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,853 mi
Last recorded146,853 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 146,853 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2018 146,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 146,832 miles

Nearside Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Ball joint (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Body mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Middle body mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Body mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Body mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Middle body mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Subframe corroding and rear bumper insecure (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front Lower Crossmember corroding

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroding

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

Oil leak ()

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 139,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 139,270 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 134,441 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 123,730 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 114,244 miles

f/o/s steering track rod end slightly worn

Pass 13 May 2013 106,197 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 95,708 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 82,726 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 77,385 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 67,985 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 57,132 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 44,763 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 30,054 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 UBM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UBM, 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 UBM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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