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DU53 SGX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,369 mi
Last recorded125,369 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 SGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 125,369 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

engine oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2018 125,360 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2017 122,002 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Nearside Rear tyre is on 2.5mm

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jun 2016 120,861 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 113,366 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 113,366 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 105,916 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 95,190 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 95,067 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 84,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2011 69,566 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 66,958 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2010 66,765 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 62,421 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 62,421 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 58,183 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 54,454 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 51,724 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 SGX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SGX, 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 SGX registered?

DU53 SGX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is DU53 SGX safe to buy?

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