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SC53 ZBL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,406 mi
Last recorded117,406 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 117,406 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 117,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 115,777 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 113,504 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 110,297 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 107,564 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 107,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 104,081 miles

Nearside Front Slightly condensated,light output ok.

Offside Front Slightly condensated,light output ok

Pass 6 Mar 2015 100,377 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 96,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 88,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 82,107 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 82,107 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 74,970 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 74,970 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 73,147 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 71,438 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 68,547 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 68,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 57,909 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 ZBL 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 75%.

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 SC53 ZBL, 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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SC53 ZBL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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