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SL53 NYC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,246 mi
Last recorded131,246 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 131,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 131,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 123,294 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 118,854 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 118,494 miles

Central Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn panhard rod (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded and holed

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

engine oil leak

fuel filler neck damp at a connection joint

gearbox oil leak

rear step corroded

reverse lamp lense cracked/broken

underside of vehicle heavily corroded at rear

Fail 23 Aug 2019 118,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn panhard rod (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded and holed

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

engine oil leak

fuel filler neck damp at a connection joint

gearbox oil leak

rear step corroded

reverse lamp lense cracked/broken

underside of vehicle heavily corroded at rear

Pass 22 Aug 2018 113,087 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear /both pipes/ (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

advice all front brake hoses has corrosion to ferrules

advice all rear brake hoses has corrosion on ferrules

advice n/s and o/s rear chassis corroded

advice oil leak at steering box

advice vehicle structure has corrosion on under side of vehicle

Fail 16 Aug 2018 113,087 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering arm end at steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear /both pipes/ (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

advice all front brake hoses has corrosion to ferrules

advice all rear brake hoses has corrosion on ferrules

advice n/s and o/s rear chassis corroded

advice oil leak at steering box

advice vehicle structure has corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 2 Aug 2017 107,528 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

advice n/s and o/s rear chassis corroded

advice vehicle structure has corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 12 Aug 2016 104,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

advice vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear

Pass 17 Aug 2015 101,474 miles

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

all brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 98,846 miles

advice cracks on all tyres outer sidewall 225/65/16/109h

Fail 20 Aug 2014 98,846 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advice cracks on all tyres outer sidewall 225/65/16/109h

advice slight oil leak at steering box

advice w/wipers split

Pass 1 Aug 2013 94,951 miles

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

advice fuel leak /not leaking at time of teast

advice slight oil leak at steering box

Pass 16 Aug 2012 93,006 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

advice fuel leak/not leaking fuel at time of test

Fail 14 Aug 2012 93,006 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

advice fuel leak/not leaking fuel at time of test

Pass 4 Aug 2011 91,853 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 87,423 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 74,099 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 56,442 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 19,156 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 19,153 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 NYC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NYC, 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 NYC registered?

SL53 NYC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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The MOT history for SL53 NYC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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