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SG53 PUM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,635 mi
Last recorded123,635 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 PUM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 123,635 miles

Front Inner Wheel Arches Corroded

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Driver Footwell Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody Undersealed

Pass 1 Apr 2025 118,334 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 116,798 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 107,556 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 2x front ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

inner sills corroded

play in rear drop links

rear brake discs and pads

Fail 4 Apr 2023 107,553 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear exhaust blowing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill had poor repair stuck on with glue (all welding must be seam welded) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 2x front ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

inner sills corroded

play in rear drop links

rear brake discs and pads

Pass 20 Apr 2022 101,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear slight corrosion to inner sill

washer bottle leaking

Fail 20 Apr 2022 101,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear slight corrosion to inner sill

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

washer bottle leaking

Fail 23 Feb 2022 101,193 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner slight corrosion to sill

Pass 1 Mar 2021 96,339 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 96,339 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 89,523 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 84,695 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 84,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 84,639 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

chassis repaired in several places unable to check all chassis due to coating applied

Pass 14 Feb 2017 78,653 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 77,859 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 75,870 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 70,277 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 69,974 miles

Oil leak

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

offside and nearside rear bump stops missing

Fail 3 Oct 2013 69,974 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear bump stops missing

Pass 20 Sep 2012 63,341 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 55,931 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 50,531 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 44,020 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 37,715 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 32,629 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 23,222 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 PUM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PUM, 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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SG53 PUM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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