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VO53 ZYV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

180,732 mi
Last recorded180,732 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 ZYV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 180,732 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 180,025 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 177,499 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 177,492 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Rear pipe to mid pipe connection (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2019 173,434 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 167,555 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 162,987 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 157,314 miles

Front slight play in track rod ends.

Nearside Front crack in windscreen.

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 157,314 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front slight play in track rod ends.

Nearside Front crack in windscreen.

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 149,933 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 149,933 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 146,932 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 137,027 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 126,826 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 117,372 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 103,825 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 88,707 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 77,808 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 70,029 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 61,689 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 61,688 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ZYV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZYV, 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 ZYV registered?

VO53 ZYV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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