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MT53 OSL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,842 mi
Last recorded116,842 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 OSL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 116,842 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 109,071 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 99,661 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 99,660 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 97,226 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 97,226 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 91,880 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear drop links (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 91,880 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear drop links (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 84,357 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 84,357 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 77,002 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight oil leak back of engine

Fail 20 Oct 2015 77,002 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight oil leak back of engine

Pass 27 Oct 2014 72,000 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Oct 2013 67,056 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 60,205 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 60,205 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 54,135 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 48,649 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 48,649 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 42,489 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 42,489 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 33,942 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

wiper blades split but clearing screen effectively

Pass 17 Dec 2007 24,120 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 17,378 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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MT53 OSL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MT53 OSL, 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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MT53 OSL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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