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PN53 VPY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

136,104 mi
Last recorded136,104 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2023 136,104 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil low on dipstick (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 4 ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 132,140 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 132,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 126,937 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 124,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached BOLT LOOSE (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute POSSIBLY RELAY FAULT (4.4.4 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE TO OFFSIDE (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour SIDELIGHT BULBS AT FRONT DIFFERENT COLOURS (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR ONTO OF CHASSIS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFFERENTIAL PINNION SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 118,641 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 118,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 112,363 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 112,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 107,758 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassie (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassie (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 100,526 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 100,526 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 91,684 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 81,432 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 81,432 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 73,526 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 63,819 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 54,141 miles

all tyre sidewalls starting to crack cord not visible

Pass 13 Aug 2008 44,397 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 44,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 35,018 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 35,018 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 29,776 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 VPY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VPY, 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 VPY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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