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PK53 ZWY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,448 mi
Last recorded145,448 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 ZWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 145,448 miles

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

chassis of vehicle showing signs of heavy corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2017 145,448 miles

Fuel system component leaking on engine (7.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 135,590 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2016 135,590 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2015 126,155 miles

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

slight corrosion starting on rear chassis

slight damage to door mirror glass

Pass 9 May 2014 116,101 miles

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

slight corrosion starting on rear chassis

Fail 7 May 2014 116,101 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

slight corrosion starting on rear chassis

Pass 23 May 2013 105,517 miles

Drivers door mirror glass is slightly damaged but it doesn't affect view to rear.

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear chassic getting very rusty.

Pass 16 May 2012 94,355 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 94,355 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 76,485 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 65,050 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 65,050 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 48,448 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 30,995 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 29,260 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 29,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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 ZWY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZWY, 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 ZWY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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