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PX53 HUY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,471 mi
Last recorded148,471 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 HUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 148,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 148,464 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 135,241 miles

Center stabiliser link bush worn

Chassis corroded various locations

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 124,847 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 124,839 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 112,216 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 112,216 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 94,455 miles

Offside mirror slightly damaged

Underbody heavily corroded under neath vehicle

Fail 20 Jul 2018 94,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Center stabiliser bush in the middle as marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Where repaired previously (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside mirror slightly damaged

Underbody heavily corroded under neath vehicle

Pass 2 May 2017 76,414 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 73,534 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 69,550 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 69,550 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 66,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 62,174 miles

rear ace pipes corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2013 62,174 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear ace pipes corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 54,748 miles

Engine management light illuminated indicating a fault

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 48,886 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2010 41,361 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 33,449 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 20,927 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 18,223 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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PX53 HUY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PX53 HUY, 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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PX53 HUY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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