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PR53 TOR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

208,976 mi
Last recorded208,976 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPR53 TOR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 208,976 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front inner wing badly corroded

Nearside Rear fog light inop

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

rear whatts bushes worn

Fail 25 Oct 2023 208,973 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front inner wing badly corroded

Nearside Rear fog light inop

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

rear whatts bushes worn

Pass 16 Nov 2021 205,222 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 230,857 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

tail pipe missing

Fail 21 Sep 2020 230,746 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at sill end (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill end (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 6 Sep 2019 228,486 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 228,486 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking valve at rear of head (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 218,317 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 175,675 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Aug 2017 175,675 miles

Oil leak ()

Stop lamp not working o/s rear (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 135,056 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2015 133,245 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2015 133,245 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2014 126,031 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 117,301 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 100,365 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 100,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 86,753 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 71,470 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 71,470 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 53,693 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 60,916 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 24,093 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 24,093 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 18,540 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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PR53 TOR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PR53 TOR, 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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PR53 TOR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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