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SA53 OEG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,274 mi
Last recorded190,274 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 OEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 190,274 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 190,274 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 182,949 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 173,244 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmutation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

centre and rear exhausts corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2021 171,674 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Front bumper has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Rear step has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding caliper siezed (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 170,074 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 166,750 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 166,741 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Hid lights fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn discs is warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front prop UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake feed lines corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 159,431 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 159,422 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis x 2 holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 147,528 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 147,516 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 135,929 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 135,925 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 131,518 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 131,514 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 127,425 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 127,421 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 122,436 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 205,090 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 119,375 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 113,786 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 102,416 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 102,416 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 77,739 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 77,739 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 59,097 miles

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 51,788 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 51,786 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 42,405 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 OEG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SA53 OEG, 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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SA53 OEG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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