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PK53 BYV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

174,367 mi
Last recorded174,367 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 BYV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 174,367 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage Considered barely acceptable (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 174,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Axle appears to be leaking onto brake disc (1.1.13 (b))

Headlamp washers not working

Nearside Front Water inside headlamp/indicator/position lamp

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage Considered barely acceptable (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 164,729 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 157,572 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexys (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All coated (1.1.11 (c))

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

general chassis corrosion, (flaky) not weakened

Fail 14 Jan 2021 157,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub oil seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel contaminated with oil (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All coated (1.1.11 (c))

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside body mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 149,521 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 3 Jan 2019 140,617 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 19 Dec 2017 129,712 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak n/s/r diff oil seal

Pass 14 Dec 2016 123,980 miles

both front and n/s/r mud flap brackets corroded

rear fold down step corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2016 123,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front and n/s/r mud flap brackets corroded

rear fold down step corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2015 110,108 miles

front windscreen damaged not affecting drivers view.

Fail 2 Dec 2015 110,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

front windscreen damaged not affecting drivers view.

Pass 9 Dec 2014 99,177 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 89,302 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

can not check all brake pipes due to their location

Pass 14 Aug 2012 73,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2011 59,418 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 50,194 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 42,047 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 37,446 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 29,119 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 20,135 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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PK53 BYV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PK53 BYV, 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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PK53 BYV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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