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SL53 CYY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,300 mi
Last recorded112,300 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 CYY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 112,300 miles

chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Oct 2019 109,970 miles

heavily undersealed

Fail 14 Oct 2019 109,863 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Oct 2018 106,389 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 101,844 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 97,773 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 97,773 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 94,563 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 91,902 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 88,059 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 88,056 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 84,288 miles

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

all brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 21 Sep 2011 79,096 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 73,520 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 73,519 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 66,157 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 55,955 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 47,841 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 41,582 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 CYY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SL53 CYY, 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 SL53 CYY registered?

SL53 CYY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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