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VE53 VMT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,882 mi
Last recorded69,882 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 VMT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2012 69,882 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 58,630 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 50,904 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 44,504 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 40,069 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2007 35,455 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 29,546 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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VE53 VMT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VE53 VMT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE53 VMT registered?

VE53 VMT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is VE53 VMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 VMT shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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