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VO53 UCT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,949 mi
Last recorded89,949 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 UCT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 89,949 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 84,975 miles

3rd Row seats not tested

Front springs corroded

Light corrosion to rear brake pipes across axle

NSR wheel damaged on outside

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2012 80,484 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 80,469 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 74,569 miles

both rear tyres perished 265/65/16

rear differential input seal leaking

steering box damp

Pass 3 Sep 2010 68,738 miles

both rear tyres slight peirshed in tread

front brake discs look well worn

rear brake discs slight worn

steering box damp

wipers poor

Pass 10 Jun 2009 57,984 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 50,817 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 43,421 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 43,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 35,157 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 UCT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UCT, 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 UCT registered?

VO53 UCT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is VO53 UCT safe to buy?

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