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PN53 VRO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

210,111 mi
Last recorded210,111 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 210,111 miles

entire chassis, under body, suspension, brake and fuel pipes wax oiled

Pass 9 Sep 2020 200,479 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 200,466 miles

Central Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 190,442 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 190,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 181,137 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 181,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 171,388 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 160,179 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 160,179 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken at top coil (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 148,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 138,646 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 138,624 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

centre rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 3 Sep 2013 127,822 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 115,555 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 102,663 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 102,514 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Aug 2010 89,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 89,710 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 76,056 miles

rear brake pads appear worn

Pass 19 Aug 2008 62,103 miles

nail in n/s/rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2007 48,493 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 32,583 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 VRO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VRO, 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 VRO registered?

PN53 VRO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is PN53 VRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN53 VRO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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