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VN53 FHA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,663 mi
Last recorded139,663 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 FHA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 139,663 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2023 139,078 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s&o/s bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front & rear (1.2.1 (e))

all rear chassis heavily painted including all repairs

n/s&o/s front inner bays corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2023 139,027 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around bump stop mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s&o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember between rear chassis/anti roll bar mount points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s&o/s bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear suspension mount points & previous repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s&o/s front inner bays corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2022 137,631 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s&o/s bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

n/s&o/s front inner bays corroded

rear chassis corroded around suspension mount points also extensively welded & heavily painted

Fail 10 Jan 2022 137,631 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s&o/s bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

n/s&o/s front inner bays corroded

rear chassis corroded around suspension mount points also extensively welded & heavily painted

Pass 27 Jan 2021

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s&o/s bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

front to rear chassis corroded & heavily welded & painted

Fail 25 Jan 2021

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

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s&o/s bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

front to rear chassis corroded & heavily welded & painted

Pass 16 Jan 2020 133,623 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s&o/s (5.3.2 (c))

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

n/s&o/s front inner bays corroded

rear chassis corroded around all suspension mount points including tow bar

rear chassis has had significant welding repairs carried out around all rear suspension mount points

Fail 9 Jan 2020 133,623 miles

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

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s&o/s rear chassis legs around anti roll bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s&o/s (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s&o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s&o/s front inner bays corroded

rear chassis corroded around all suspension mount points including tow bar

rear chassis has had significant welding repairs carried out around all rear suspension mount points

Pass 4 Jan 2019 130,234 miles

complete chassis slight corrosion

front & rear discs and pads slightly worn

slight power steering leak

Pass 6 Jan 2018 126,760 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 122,843 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 31 Dec 2016 122,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 120,229 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 120,215 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 117,142 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2014 113,149 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 112,885 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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 20 Dec 2012 107,078 miles

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

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

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

rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2011 96,910 miles

centre brakelight not working

Pass 14 Dec 2010 85,923 miles

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade split on end

Pass 19 Dec 2009 78,741 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 72,771 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 72,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 65,295 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 47,882 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)

Fail 26 Oct 2006 47,403 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

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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VN53 FHA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VN53 FHA, 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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VN53 FHA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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