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SG53 PNJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,431 mi
Last recorded142,431 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 PNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 142,431 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 135,911 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

radiator support bracket broken

Pass 7 Oct 2021 123,871 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 132,864 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated inner edge (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 116,314 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 116,312 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 104,644 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 103,394 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 100,640 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 100,640 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 95,939 miles

Nearside Rear front bottom radiator protector bar corroded

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

Offside Rear mudflap plate corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2015 94,427 miles

Offside Rear corner bumper missing

Fail 4 Dec 2015 94,427 miles

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

Offside Rear corner bumper missing

Pass 8 Dec 2014 90,672 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 89,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 83,875 miles

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

removed clutch pedal antislip pad to footbrake pedal

Fail 16 Oct 2012 83,875 miles

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

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

removed clutch pedal antislip pad to footbrake pedal

Pass 20 Oct 2011 75,642 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 75,635 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 70,575 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 70,575 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 66,283 miles

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

front brake discs wearing

Fail 14 Oct 2009 66,244 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs wearing

front brake pads low

Pass 18 Oct 2008 61,505 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 56,629 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 51,298 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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SG53 PNJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SG53 PNJ, 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 SG53 PNJ registered?

SG53 PNJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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