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SL53 DTX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,348 mi
Last recorded139,348 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 DTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 139,348 miles

Fuel tank return pipe split slightly

No interior rear view mirror fitted

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose - ferrule corroded

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear cross member/chassis corroded/holed and has been welded but requires further repair

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both nearside front hub upper and lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal Both rear shock absorber/rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle suspension lifted and off road tyres fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2018 139,346 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside and offside rear chassis - number of places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Both rear shock absorber mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank return pipe split slightly

No interior rear view mirror fitted

Offside Front Brake hose - ferrule corroded

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear cross member/chassis corroded/holed and has been welded but requires further repair

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both nearside front hub upper and lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle suspension lifted and off road tyres fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2018 139,275 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake performance not tested due to wheel bearing collapsed and oil on brake disc (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Emissions not tested excessive engine noise and excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated oil (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected wheel arch area (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal hose ends corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch panel corroded at ABS module mounting area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose insecure

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

Rear axle sensor broken

front lower cross member corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2017 127,513 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 119,911 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 113,551 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 112,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front auxillary bar below bumper corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2014 112,315 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front auxillary bar below bumper corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 110,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear seats folded down thus unable to check seat belts and buckles condition

Fail 25 Feb 2013 110,811 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear seats folded down thus unable to check seat belts and buckles condition

Pass 21 Feb 2012 104,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 98,942 miles

unable to carry out check on rear two seat belts/buckles due to seats folded down

Fail 11 Mar 2011 98,942 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

unable to carry out check on rear two seat belts/buckles due to seats folded down

Pass 25 Jan 2010 90,217 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 83,907 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 83,907 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 81,480 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 81,479 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear door faulty

Pass 21 Sep 2007 68,402 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 51,206 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 DTX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DTX, 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 DTX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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