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PN53 VRG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,066 mi
Last recorded112,066 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 112,066 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 106,842 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 101,010 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 95,892 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 90,340 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 84,649 miles

O/s rear tyre has cut on inside tyre wall (not down to ply cords}

Fail 3 Sep 2012 84,645 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

O/s rear tyre has cut on inside tyre wall (not down to ply cords}

Pass 2 Sep 2011 78,932 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 78,929 miles

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

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

n/s wiper blade worn

Pass 8 Sep 2010 69,167 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 54,998 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 42,200 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 32,328 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 26,958 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 VRG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VRG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN53 VRG registered?

PN53 VRG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is PN53 VRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN53 VRG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PN53 VRG have outstanding finance?

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