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PN53 TCZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

189,326 mi
Last recorded189,326 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 TCZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 189,326 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 186,913 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 185,145 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 185,136 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component fractured sensor arm broken off (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2018 180,221 miles

signs of corrosion to chssis

Pass 11 Jul 2017 171,779 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 165,501 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 165,501 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 162,231 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 152,586 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 137,664 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 121,220 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 107,040 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 92,150 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 77,025 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 60,733 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 60,733 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 43,140 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 26,563 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 TCZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red 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 TCZ, 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 PN53 TCZ registered?

PN53 TCZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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The MOT history for PN53 TCZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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