MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,320 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Lower Radiator support bar heavily corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive At o/s/f chassis leg (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Extensive advanced surface corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fluid leak, but not excessive At o/s/f chassis leg (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Extensive advanced surface corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
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VK53 VSM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 VK53 VSM, 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 VK53 VSM registered?
VK53 VSM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.
Is VK53 VSM safe to buy?
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