MOT Status
ValidMileage
112,413 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front boots deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaks - engine & transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shocks, lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
General under vehicle corrosion to chassis and outriggers
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear boots deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Small engine & gearbox oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front, upper and lower boots perishing and splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shocks, lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
General corrosion to chassis and suspension components
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides, upper and lower boots perishing and splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s step frames (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing under bonnet by servo (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
surface corrosion to front and rear steering, suspension and braking components
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s ans n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing/arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
nearside rear bumpstop missing
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside rear bumpstop missing
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VN53 RKA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 VN53 RKA, 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 VN53 RKA registered?
VN53 RKA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 November 2003.
Is VN53 RKA safe to buy?
The MOT history for VN53 RKA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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