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VX53 ZWH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

138,079 mi
Last recorded138,079 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 ZWH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 138,079 miles

Offside front axle seal leaking

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2021 134,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2020 127,135 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 127,135 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 122,621 miles

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2019 122,612 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2018 116,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 105,761 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 92,934 miles

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

both front wipers leaving smears

Pass 17 Jul 2015 85,859 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2014 77,863 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wiper blades worn

Pass 10 Jul 2013 70,704 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 65,804 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 57,816 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 51,617 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 51,611 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 43,792 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 37,808 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2008 37,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2007 29,911 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 19,930 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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VX53 ZWH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VX53 ZWH, 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 VX53 ZWH registered?

VX53 ZWH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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