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SB53 CEO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,378 mi
Last recorded113,378 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 CEO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 113,378 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 113,378 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 107,633 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 101,185 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 101,177 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2017 98,130 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 88,206 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 88,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 79,957 miles

o/s front and rear bump stops missing

Fail 7 Apr 2015 79,742 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s front o/s rear bump stops missing

Pass 17 Apr 2014 77,032 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 76,973 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 74,227 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 74,189 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 70,662 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 70,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 65,898 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 65,898 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 59,992 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 59,992 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 56,785 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 56,784 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 45,736 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 35,187 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 35,186 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 27,338 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 27,337 miles

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

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

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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SB53 CEO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SB53 CEO, 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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SB53 CEO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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