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PG53 PDY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,093 mi
Last recorded179,093 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 PDY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 179,093 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 178,548 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 117,754 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 114,339 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

steering damper bush worn o/s

Pass 9 Oct 2013 109,877 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 104,610 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 104,610 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 98,532 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 90,767 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 90,558 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 82,215 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 73,965 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 70,965 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 62,613 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 59,105 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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PG53 PDY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 PG53 PDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PG53 PDY registered?

PG53 PDY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is PG53 PDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG53 PDY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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