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SG53 WKN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,713 mi
Last recorded160,713 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 160,713 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 141,480 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 141,289 miles

Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play Steering UJ (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Seatbelt mount (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 125,312 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 125,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 118,007 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 118,007 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 110,842 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 102,426 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 90,587 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 80,349 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 69,005 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 68,910 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear b/pipe not clipped in all the way

Pass 21 Jun 2008 57,920 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2007 48,184 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 48,184 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 44,160 miles

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

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

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

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

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 WKN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WKN, 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 WKN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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