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SJ53 TFU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

150,414 mi
Last recorded150,414 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 TFU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 150,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 148,847 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 148,613 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 138,891 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 127,248 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 115,716 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal slight leak at steering box (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play lower (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 104,440 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 92,526 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 79,311 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 73,556 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 66,933 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 58,000 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 48,235 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 39,954 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 28,049 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 28,049 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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SJ53 TFU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SJ53 TFU, 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 SJ53 TFU registered?

SJ53 TFU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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