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OV53 SXC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

123,645 mi
Last recorded123,645 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 SXC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 123,645 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive advise early repair some drips happening (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear legs around bump stops advise repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion at rear of vehicle

Pass 28 May 2024 189,708 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Has been washed off however some spots starting to return (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2024 117,799 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced next to fuel tank (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Seat belt missing centre rear (7.1.2 (a))

Both side steps corrosed and holed underneith of units

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive just under limit for failure (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing screen slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 113,041 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2023 113,027 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 109,125 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 105,005 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive haft shaft seal leaking (close to excess) and noted as contaminating inside edge of tyre, brake disc back plate and suspension components. No contamination currently noted to brake pads or disc, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive close to excess (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 104,925 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive haft shaft seal leaking (close to excess) and noted as contaminating inside edge of tyre, brake disc back plate and suspension components. No contamination currently noted to brake pads or disc, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive close to excess (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 102,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 98,251 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 94,555 miles

underside undersealed

Pass 6 Mar 2017 89,573 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 86,465 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2016 86,465 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2015 84,042 miles

front driveshaft leaking oil

oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2015 84,042 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

front driveshafts leaking oil n/s and o/s/f

Pass 4 Oct 2013 82,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 77,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 73,160 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake lines are showing rust in spots

Fail 10 Oct 2011 73,160 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake lines are showing rust in spots

engine looks wet offside rear at top?

front service brake imbalance is a bit high

fuel flap will not close properly

nearside rear axle upper bump stop is missing

parking brake lever has long travel

rear brake discs look in poor conditionm rear brakes judder

rear tires are wearing on inner edges [scalloped] nearside worse

Pass 24 Jun 2011 71,925 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 67,812 miles

small amount of play in drop arm and drag arm ball jionts

wipers poor

Pass 8 Jul 2009 58,066 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 46,527 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 46,527 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 39,138 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 29,678 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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OV53 SXC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 OV53 SXC, 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 OV53 SXC registered?

OV53 SXC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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