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SL53 DVV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,708 mi
Last recorded76,708 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 76,708 miles

rear/middle exhaust joint heavilly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2021 76,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 76,313 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body mounting under passenger footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 75,910 miles

Nearside Rear ride height sensor insecure

general condition of underside rusty

Fail 9 Mar 2020 75,908 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box front joint fixings broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated oil contamination from hub (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear ride height sensor insecure

general condition of underside rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2019 74,473 miles

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

Offside Front suspension bump stop missing

Fail 20 Feb 2019 74,461 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by damage within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis excessive corrosion (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear chassis starting to corrode by towbar mountings

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

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

Offside Front suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear fuel tank mounting bracket broken

both side steps corrosion on frame work

general condition of vehicle underside is rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2018 71,577 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 71,557 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 66,678 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 62,877 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 57,755 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 56,127 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 53,096 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 46,284 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 41,136 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,983 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 37,066 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 34,127 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 34,122 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/R Hub leaking oil.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 24,842 miles

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

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 DVV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DVV, 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 DVV registered?

SL53 DVV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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