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PF53 UCB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

71,206 mi
Last recorded71,206 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 71,206 miles

Both rear seats folded so unable to fully inspect seat belts.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper repaired.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 70,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine oil ()

Pass 5 May 2017 68,524 miles

nearside front bumper damaged but with no sharp edges.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 64,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 61,705 miles

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

slightly wet round nearside rear caliper but not leaking under pressure

Fail 10 Apr 2015 61,705 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slightly wet round nearside rear caliper but not leaking under pressure

Pass 8 May 2014 57,798 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 55,480 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 51,659 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 46,633 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 41,411 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 35,739 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 30,891 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2007 23,964 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 15,176 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 UCB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 UCB, 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 UCB registered?

PF53 UCB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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