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DU53 SGO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

158,333 mi
Last recorded158,333 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 SGO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 158,333 miles

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 29 Mar 2018 155,582 miles

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

heavy corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 4 Apr 2017 151,292 miles

corrosion to under side of vehicle

rear exhaust joint corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 144,905 miles

corrosion to under side of vehicle

oil leaks

Pass 4 Mar 2015 142,165 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 3 Apr 2014 139,464 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 130,216 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 128,526 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 118,361 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 118,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 104,180 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 80,219 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 58,506 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 38,023 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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DU53 SGO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SGO, 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 DU53 SGO registered?

DU53 SGO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is DU53 SGO safe to buy?

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