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AV53FTX
2003 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
General Information
- Registration AV53FTX
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DISCOVERY
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 22 Jun 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
18
Passes
9
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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83 Total Defects Recorded
23 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 222,827 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
20 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 222,827 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Central Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
17 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 220,685 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail to rear corner (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 220,684 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting to chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail to rear corner (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 214,707 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2024 17 Jun 202623 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 207,560 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all are cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))
21 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 207,499 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all are cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))
28 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 204,314 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
26 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 204,297 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to spring (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to spring (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 197,378 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- some slight oil leaks
- Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
13 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 192,191 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- rear of chassis starting to corrode
- Nearside Front slight weepage of fuel spinner
4 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 185,805 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2018 17 Jun 202615 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 179,255 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)
3 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 170,954 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2016 17 Jun 202624 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 170,871 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
11 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 169,463 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 165,852 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2014 17 Jun 20267 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 165,719 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
24 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 155,185 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2013 17 Jun 202624 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 155,183 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
8 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 136,447 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2011 17 Jun 202630 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 121,164 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2010 17 Jun 202629 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 121,126 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
31 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 105,853 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2009 17 Jun 20261 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 82,554 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2008 17 Jun 20261 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 82,554 MI
17 Jun 20261 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 65,436 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2007 17 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AV53FTX was registered on 2003-09-16
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