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SC53 BSY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,435 mi
Last recorded156,435 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 BSY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 156,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

center exhaust hanger broken

coolant low/ coolant leak

front wipers not parking correctly

nearside rear hub seal slight leak

rear bumper insecure

Fail 3 Oct 2016 156,084 miles

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

Centre Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forwardmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forwardmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers not parking correctly (8.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center exhaust hanger broken

rear bumper insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2015 131,664 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 131,305 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake grabbing severely abs fault (3.7.C.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 114,676 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 114,676 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 108,571 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 108,571 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 98,130 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 98,069 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 89,626 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Sep 2010 86,106 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Sep 2009 76,951 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 68,060 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 56,583 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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SC53 BSY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SC53 BSY, 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 SC53 BSY registered?

SC53 BSY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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