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SL53 DSY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,574 mi
Last recorded147,574 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 DSY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 147,574 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 147,522 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 135,145 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 135,040 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 77,304 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 66,645 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 66,595 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 59,403 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 59,403 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2008 51,695 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2008 51,695 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 41,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 41,085 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 35,212 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 DSY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DSY, 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 DSY registered?

SL53 DSY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is SL53 DSY safe to buy?

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