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AO53 SXN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,242 mi
Last recorded120,242 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 SXN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 120,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 119,455 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 119,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users chassis - fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 110,110 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 103,252 miles

Offside Front hub seal leaking slightly

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 103,252 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front hub seal leaking slightly

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 103,232 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 99,852 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 92,493 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 85,212 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 78,237 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 72,294 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 72,294 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 64,941 miles

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

hi level stop light not working/connected?

Pass 1 Jun 2010 57,410 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 50,024 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 45,196 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 33,955 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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AO53 SXN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO53 SXN, 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 AO53 SXN registered?

AO53 SXN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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