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PO53 DKJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,021 mi
Last recorded152,021 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 DKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 152,021 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 149,746 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 148,712 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 147,959 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 147,959 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)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 145,199 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 139,677 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 139,605 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 136,311 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 131,741 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 131,731 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 124,353 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 124,349 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2008 59,344 miles

slight play in steering box

Fail 20 May 2008 59,344 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in steering box

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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PO53 DKJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PO53 DKJ, 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 PO53 DKJ registered?

PO53 DKJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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