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SL53 DTO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

149,859 mi
Last recorded149,859 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 DTO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 149,859 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steeringbox (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 149,819 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear outrigger corroded but not excessive

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steeringbox (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 140,333 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower radius arm bushes cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all underside heavily corroded covered in underseal

both rear bump stops missing

welding repairs covered in underseal multiple places

Pass 9 Dec 2020 139,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

all underside slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 135,032 miles

Offside Front slight play in kingpin

Rear discs pitted and scored

various corrosion under vehicle

Fail 18 Apr 2019 135,032 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front slight play in kingpin

Rear discs pitted and scored

various corrosion under vehicle

Pass 6 Apr 2018 126,118 miles

both wipers split

car a bit dirty underneath

Fail 6 Apr 2018 126,118 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both wipers split

car a bit dirty underneath

Pass 26 Jan 2017 121,595 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 115,630 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 108,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2013 100,290 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 91,822 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 84,254 miles
Pass 3 May 2010 73,663 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 61,061 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 56,436 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED ABOVE CHASSIS

Pass 21 Nov 2007 45,138 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 34,242 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 DTO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 DTO, 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 DTO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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