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PX53 ZFE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,875 mi
Last recorded89,875 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 ZFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 89,875 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 85,878 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 85,861 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2016 85,074 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several metal pipes and flexi ferrules (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 82,909 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 82,909 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 80,053 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 80,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 75,980 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 70,059 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 64,906 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 59,424 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 52,807 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 46,182 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 40,401 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 29 Sep 2006 32,271 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 ZFE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PX53 ZFE, 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 PX53 ZFE registered?

PX53 ZFE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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