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RA53 VKC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

129,735 mi
Last recorded129,735 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 VKC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 129,735 miles

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

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

corrosion to both outer foot step running boards

Pass 19 Nov 2021 127,955 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 127,954 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 126,586 miles

chip in screen zone b

corrosion to o/s rear chassis

oil leak

steering box damp

Fail 6 Nov 2020 126,584 miles

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

steering box damp

chip in screen zone b

corrosion to o/s rear chassis

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2019 124,701 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 122,763 miles

advice n/s rear back plate corroded

advice oil leak

advice step sills corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2018 122,762 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advice n/s rear back plate corroded

advice oil leak

advice step sills corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2017 121,135 miles

Nearside Front Track rod ball joint has slight play (Rear)

Nearside Side step corroded

Offside Front Track rod ball joint has slight play (Steering box)

Offside Side step corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 119,180 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

adviced some surface corrosion to n/s + o/s rear chassis

Pass 9 Nov 2015 116,465 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 111,645 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 105,754 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2012 98,935 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2012 98,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2011 90,122 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2010 84,657 miles

adviced front draglink inner +outer ends some play

Pass 28 Oct 2009 73,105 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2008 59,012 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2007 48,183 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2006 39,470 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 39,470 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RA53 VKC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RA53 VKC, 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 RA53 VKC registered?

RA53 VKC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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