MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,044 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
no rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test
o/s wiper arm
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
no rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test
o/s wiper arm
rear axel bump stops
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking Rear of Engine leaking diesel (7.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
offside rear body damage
offside rear tyre tread cut
nearside rear tyre tread cut
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RV53 SZT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 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 RV53 SZT, 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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How do I check the history of RV53 SZT?
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What year was RV53 SZT registered?
RV53 SZT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.
Is RV53 SZT safe to buy?
The MOT history for RV53 SZT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does RV53 SZT have outstanding finance?
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