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VO53 UCF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,814 mi
Last recorded119,814 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 UCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 119,814 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 119,814 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 108,910 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade split ends

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

Rear exhaust joint corroding

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear step corroded

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

cylinderhead fuel block misting

Pass 20 Feb 2017 101,048 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 93,191 miles

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

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

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

chassis rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2015 86,555 miles

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

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

offside front and rear bump stops missing

offside lower rear light damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2014 80,559 miles

rear chassis corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2014 80,749 miles

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

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

rear chassis corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 73,735 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 73,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 65,049 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 56,746 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 56,745 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 48,831 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 39,784 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 31,751 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 22,749 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 UCF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UCF, 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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VO53 UCF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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