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PY53 CPO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

122,122 mi
Last recorded122,122 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 CPO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 122,122 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 113,893 miles

REAR ACE SYSTEM PIPES CORRODED AND SEEPAGE

Pass 12 Mar 2020 113,379 miles

80% off chassis corroded

ACE pipes leaking front offside and rear

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside fog/reverse lights not working

Fail 9 Mar 2020 113,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre marked in yellow x 2 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

80% off chassis corroded

ACE pipes leaking front offside and rear

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside fog/reverse lights not working

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced marked in yellow by cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2019 111,255 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

all suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

inner sills under side steps starting to corroded but not holed

Pass 15 May 2018 107,933 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 107,867 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 103,178 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 96,154 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 91,853 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 87,331 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 81,524 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 76,044 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 71,189 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 68,934 miles

Oil leak

rear discs inner faces pitted

Fail 13 Oct 2010 68,931 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

rear discs inner faces pitted

Pass 30 Sep 2009 64,902 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 61,061 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 61,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 52,430 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 35,449 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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PY53 CPO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PY53 CPO, 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 PY53 CPO registered?

PY53 CPO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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The MOT history for PY53 CPO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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