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RF53 MFZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,113 mi
Last recorded163,113 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 MFZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 163,113 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all & covered in under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension module slight seeping of fluid

Fail 30 Aug 2023 163,113 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all & covered in under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension module slight seeping of fluid

Pass 25 Jan 2021 161,145 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess misting on pipe cant see a leak (5.3.5 (b) (i))

corrosion to the chassis

corrosion to the exhaust

oil leak

oil level low

Fail 18 Jan 2021 161,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess misting on pipe cant see a leak (5.3.5 (b) (i))

corrosion to the chassis

corrosion to the exhaust

oil leak

oil level low

Pass 11 Jul 2019 151,439 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 151,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) arm on steering box has excessive play (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 135,325 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

all 4 suspension trailing arm rubber bushes are perishing

both the front track rod end rubber ball joints are perishing [rear joints]

corrosion to the exhaust

n/s number plate bulb dim

n/s/f lower ball joint rubber perishing

rear shocks are a bit soft

Fail 1 Aug 2018 135,325 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

all 4 suspension trailing arm rubber bushes are perishing

both the front track rod end rubber ball joints are perishing [rear joints]

corrosion to the exhaust

n/s number plate bulb dim

n/s/f lower ball joint rubber perishing

nail in the n/s/f tyre

oil leak

rear shocks are a bit soft

Pass 29 Jun 2017 116,723 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both the lower bushes (2.7.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

high level stop light not working

Fail 28 Jun 2017 116,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both the lower bushes (2.7.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

high level stop light not working

Pass 15 Jul 2016 106,074 miles

Corrosion to the exhaust

Engine cover

High level stop light not working

Oil leak

Oil level low

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 106,074 miles

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

Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion to the exhaust

Damage to the n/s/r light lens

Engine cover

Front brake discs are worn

High level stop light not working

O/s/f anti roll bar link rubbers are perishing

Oil leak

Oil level low

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 95,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

corrosion to the exahaust

high level stop light not working

oil level low

play in steering joints

Fail 3 Jul 2015 95,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

corrosion to the exahaust

high level stop light not working

oil level low

play in steering joints

Pass 2 Jul 2014 84,713 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 71,973 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 69,351 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 66,313 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 60,034 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 60,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2009 55,017 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 49,688 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 36,018 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 36,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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RF53 MFZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 RF53 MFZ, 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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RF53 MFZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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