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DU53 SFJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

132,779 mi
Last recorded132,779 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 SFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 132,779 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 132,778 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody/chassis slight corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2022 127,038 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corrosion - including hub assemblies (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 127,038 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corrosion - including hub assemblies (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 125,871 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front exhaust heat shield loose

offside front and both rear bump stops missing

Pass 20 Nov 2019 119,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure both rear abs wires and tow bar wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Front bumper support corroded and holed

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arms (front bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both bump stops missing

Rear mud flap/quarter panel supports and front mud flap brackets deteriorated

fuel dampness on gearbox area

Fail 8 Nov 2019 119,127 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both upper and lower (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount out rigger area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure both rear abs wires and tow bar wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Front bumper support corroded and holed

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arms (front bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both bump stops missing

Rear mud flap/quarter panel supports and front mud flap brackets deteriorated

fuel dampness on gearbox area

Pass 26 Nov 2018 112,923 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front bumper brace corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

offside front and both rear bump stops missing

Pass 4 Dec 2017 105,197 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 99,474 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 93,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 89,532 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

undersealed

Pass 29 Jan 2014 85,353 miles

undersealed

Fail 23 Jan 2014 85,350 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 78,083 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 67,509 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 55,811 miles

front windows tinted

Pass 15 Sep 2009 49,170 miles

front windows darkend

Pass 17 Sep 2008 44,876 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 38,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

side windows dark

Pass 15 Sep 2006 32,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Sep 2006 32,532 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DU53 SFJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DU53 SFJ, 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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DU53 SFJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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