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SH53 DND

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,940 mi
Last recorded124,940 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 DND
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 124,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 115,559 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 115,484 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 104,855 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 94,986 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 85,434 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 85,362 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 76,264 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 66,478 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 66,478 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 65,068 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 65,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 60,907 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 60,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 55,714 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 55,713 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 46,890 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 46,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 38,578 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 38,578 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 28,260 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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SH53 DND is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SH53 DND, 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 SH53 DND registered?

SH53 DND is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is SH53 DND safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 DND shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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