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VK53 VSZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,180 mi
Last recorded112,180 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 VSZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 112,180 miles

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Pass 27 Oct 2017 109,648 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 103,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit one place at 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

abs failed to go out once rechecked 5x times ok ??

slight leakage at drop arm on steering box

Fail 21 Oct 2016 103,060 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit one place at 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

abs failed to go out once rechecked 5x times ok ??

slight leakage at drop arm on steering box

Pass 9 Oct 2015 96,808 miles

damp patch o/s/r chassis leg??

slight weep power steering box

Pass 9 Oct 2014 90,286 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 90,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 82,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

clean patch on bell housing has there been a leak 'diesel pump above

Pass 19 Oct 2012 74,343 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 67,832 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 63,959 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 61,384 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 61,382 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 55,296 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 44,606 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 33,897 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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VK53 VSZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VK53 VSZ, 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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VK53 VSZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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