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PN53 TFZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,497 mi
Last recorded135,497 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 TFZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 135,497 miles

Chassis out riggers corroded in places

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 135,496 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested No brake pedal to drive on road (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel valve block (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower part corroded & split (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side step corroded

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

Rear Step corroded & bracket broken off

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Training arm front bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 135,439 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 127,876 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 117,259 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 105,411 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014
Fail 19 Nov 2014

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 104,914 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

horn buttons very sensative

other dash warning on

Pass 12 Sep 2013 90,633 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 90,608 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 89,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 83,739 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 75,658 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2011 75,658 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 73,409 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 73,409 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake pipe across back axle slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2009 71,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2009 71,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2008 59,325 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s headlamp condensation present not affecting beam pattern

Fail 1 Sep 2008 59,325 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s headlamp condensation present not affecting beam pattern

Pass 30 Nov 2007 54,069 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 41,350 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 41,350 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 TFZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 PN53 TFZ, 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 TFZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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