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PN53 TCK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

146,294 mi
Last recorded146,294 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 TCK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 146,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting point corroded but solid (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center chassis section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play from steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting point corroded but solid (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 142,502 miles

Nearside Front track rod end dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (bottom) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear washer jet not working

Rear wiper split and smearing

Pass 7 Oct 2019 140,039 miles

Front wiper linkage slightly worn

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear washer jet not working

Rear wiper split and smearing

Pass 2 Oct 2018 134,937 miles

Front spot lights not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (outer edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (inner edge) nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear washer jet not working

oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2018 134,937 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front spot lights not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (outer edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (inner edge) nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear washer jet not working

oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2017 127,725 miles

Front windscreen wiper linkage worn /slight play

Offside Front (half shaft oil seal leaking)

Oil leak ()

Rear washer jet not working

Pass 2 Aug 2016 122,116 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre nail in tread

Nearside Rear tyre nails x2 in tread

Offside Front half shaft oil seal leaking

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

windscreen wiper linkage worn/ slight play

Pass 2 Jul 2015 114,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

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

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

Offside Front driveshaft oil seal leaking

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

engine coolant level below minimum level

Pass 3 Jun 2014 108,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2013 98,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise osr bump stop missing

Pass 14 Jun 2012 89,905 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 79,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside bump stop missing

Fail 7 Jun 2011 79,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside bump stop missing

Fail 3 Jun 2010 68,578 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 68,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 55,735 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 47,147 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 35,243 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 23,560 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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PN53 TCK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PN53 TCK, 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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PN53 TCK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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