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DY53 SVP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

148,768 mi
Last recorded148,768 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 SVP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 148,768 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 148,768 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 146,088 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 138,735 miles

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

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

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 17 Jun 2019 134,054 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 128,035 miles

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

Rear chassis outrigers corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 122,704 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 113,435 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 113,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 100,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2014 89,657 miles

Oil leak

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

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 23 Feb 2013 77,658 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 14 Mar 2012 68,965 miles

OFF SIDE CHASSIS BUMP STOP MISSING

Pass 30 Sep 2011 64,956 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 60,881 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 52,046 miles

both os tyres worn

Fail 22 Sep 2009 52,044 miles

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

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

both os tyres worn

Pass 26 Sep 2008 47,498 miles

All rear brake pipes corroded

Minor damage to N/S/F bumper corner

N/S rearmost seat removed when retested

O/S/R tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 26 Sep 2008 47,497 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

All rear brake pipes corroded

Minor damage to N/S/F bumper corner

O/S/R tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Oct 2007 41,088 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 40,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2006 34,199 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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DY53 SVP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DY53 SVP, 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 DY53 SVP registered?

DY53 SVP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is DY53 SVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 SVP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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