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VA53 FAJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,225 mi
Last recorded129,225 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 FAJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 129,225 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner and outer edges close to legal limit

both rear chassis sections have some surface corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2016 129,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner and outer edges close to legal limit

both rear chassis sections have some surface corrosion

Pass 28 Dec 2015 120,738 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

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

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

heavy coat of underseal applied to chassis

Pass 19 Feb 2015 118,485 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 116,664 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 111,160 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 100,106 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 88,081 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 4 Dec 2009 76,224 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 68,591 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 68,591 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 61,814 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 54,571 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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VA53 FAJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VA53 FAJ, 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 VA53 FAJ registered?

VA53 FAJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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