MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,415 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
All flexy brake pipe ferrules slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Bump stop missing
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Middle chassis (o/s and n/s) heavy corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All hoses (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Bump stop missing
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Trailing/leading arm bushes perished
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Axle bump stop missing
Towbar assembly modified but not inappropriately (6.6.7)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Axle bump stop missing
Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Towbar assembly modified but not inappropriately (6.6.7)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
rear chassis is starting to corrode
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
rear chassis is starting to corrode
N/S/R bump stop missing
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Oil leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
electrical wiring under bonnet inadequatley supported/bare metal ends exposed
headlamp washers not fitted/working HID headlamps fitted
self leveling HID device not fitted/working
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
electrical wiring under bonnet inadequatley supported/bare metal ends exposed
headlamp washers not fitted/working HID headlamps fitted
self leveling HID device not fitted/working
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
corrosion on exhaust brackets. slight engine oil leaks. oil on minimum
corr on exhaust mountings etc. all disks light score. nsf tyre 1.6mm, osf tyre 2mm. oil weep rear crankshaft seal area
O/S/R & N/S/R TYRES ON BORDERLINE TO 1.6MM
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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SB53 UGK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 SB53 UGK, 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 SB53 UGK registered?
SB53 UGK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 December 2003.
Is SB53 UGK safe to buy?
The MOT history for SB53 UGK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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