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VO53 EHJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

111,084 mi
Last recorded111,084 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 EHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 111,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 109,781 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 107,618 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 120,530 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 99,792 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 89,947 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 84,281 miles

1,front axle tyres feathering on inner tread/getting low. 2, front discs showing signs of wear.. 3, exhaust system showing signs of deterioration/support mounts.

Pass 12 Oct 2017 82,489 miles

front axle tread getting low

Fail 10 Oct 2017 82,487 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded front axle both and rear both axle (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and off side front lower ball joints worn (2.4.G.2)

front axle tyre tread getting load

Pass 5 Oct 2016 80,250 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 78,134 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 75,452 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 71,095 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 66,842 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 60,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 60,848 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 54,404 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 54,404 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 49,108 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2009 49,108 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2008 43,593 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 37,190 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 37,190 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 29,666 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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VO53 EHJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VO53 EHJ, 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 VO53 EHJ registered?

VO53 EHJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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