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SK53 UJL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

183,986 mi
Last recorded183,986 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 UJL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 183,986 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 173,223 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 173,223 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear axle bump missing

both rear axle bump stops missing

Fail 2 Sep 2020 173,122 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play s/box ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail leaking (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear axle bump missing

both rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 19 Aug 2019 160,204 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 147,401 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 147,315 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 133,200 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 116,985 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 105,189 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 92,230 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

slight movment in the nearside drag link

Pass 2 Sep 2013 80,154 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 69,300 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 59,327 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 56,107 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 56,021 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 56,021 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 48,607 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 48,412 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2007 45,274 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 45,274 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 45,025 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 43,817 miles

Nearside Front 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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SK53 UJL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 SK53 UJL, 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 SK53 UJL registered?

SK53 UJL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for SK53 UJL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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