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SJ53 UWP

2003 Land Rover Discovery TD5 S

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,558 mi
Last recorded132,558 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 UWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery TD5 S
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2026 132,558 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 132,059 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 131,968 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 131,342 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 131,299 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 130,577 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 128,994 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 126,619 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 125,443 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 123,163 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery TD5 S?

Based on 413 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
3,477
Miles/Year
113
On UK Roads
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SJ53 UWP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery TD5 S in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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What year was SJ53 UWP registered?

SJ53 UWP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery TD5 S, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is SJ53 UWP safe to buy?

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