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SL53 BKJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,162 mi
Last recorded133,162 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 BKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 133,162 miles

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 133,162 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 131,276 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 131,276 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 130,540 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 130,540 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 130,573 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 129,398 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 129,398 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to section ? On inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear ? On inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 129,037 miles

Chassis showing signs of corrosion ? Requires protective coating

Oil leak from pinion oil seal ?(rear)

Oil leak from rear of engine ?

Fail 1 Jun 2016 129,033 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated Nearside (2.5.A.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking Filter (7.2.3)

Chassis showing signs of corrosion ? Requires protective coating

Oil leak from pinion oil seal ?(rear)

Oil leak from rear of engine ?

Pass 2 Jun 2015 128,109 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2015 128,104 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 124,963 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 124,963 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 120,604 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

fuel filter heavily corroded

offside rear tyre misshaped 225/65/16

slight bind offside front brake

Fail 21 Mar 2013 120,604 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

fuel filter heavily corroded

offside rear tyre misshaped 225/65/16

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 28 Feb 2012 114,652 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 104,778 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 104,763 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 92,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f bump stop missing o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 17 Mar 2009 79,464 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 65,565 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 52,878 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 52,283 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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SL53 BKJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SL53 BKJ, 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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SL53 BKJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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