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SL53 DVC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,276 mi
Last recorded153,276 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2013 153,276 miles

undersaide has corrosion

Pass 28 May 2012 132,519 miles

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 30 May 2011 112,568 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 92,137 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 73,099 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 55,484 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 39,403 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 DVC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DVC, 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 DVC registered?

SL53 DVC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is SL53 DVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL53 DVC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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