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SA53 OEF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

128,418 mi
Last recorded128,418 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 OEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 128,418 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside side step condition

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 114,849 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 110,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all three (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 110,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all three (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 105,919 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 101,725 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 97,066 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 90,541 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 90,541 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 84,391 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 84,391 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 80,983 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 76,816 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 69,430 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 63,762 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 59,735 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

rearmost seat belts not checked as seats folded

Pass 22 Sep 2008 54,358 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 49,957 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 45,388 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 54,388 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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SA53 OEF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SA53 OEF, 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 SA53 OEF registered?

SA53 OEF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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