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SK53 UHG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,311 mi
Last recorded151,311 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 UHG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 151,311 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 142,839 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 126,901 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 126,136 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 126,089 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 112,973 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 105,019 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 105,019 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 94,192 miles

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

fuel filler pipe damp

offside front bump stop missing

Pass 9 Aug 2011 85,838 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 85,835 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2010 76,731 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

center brake light not working

rear suspension was low before test

Fail 3 Aug 2010 76,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

center brake light not working

rear suspension was low before test

Pass 5 Aug 2009 66,321 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 31 Jul 2008 54,308 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 40,916 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 29,439 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 29,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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SK53 UHG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SK53 UHG, 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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SK53 UHG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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