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SM53 WBL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,061 mi
Last recorded136,061 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 WBL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 136,061 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 136,061 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 133,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Jan 2019 118,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 118,227 miles

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

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

Offside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 102,134 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 100,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front bumper support bar corroded but not load bearing

Fail 24 Jan 2017 100,185 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

front bumper support bar corroded but not load bearing

Pass 14 Jan 2016 89,282 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all remaining original (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 89,281 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all remaining original (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 84,453 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 76,736 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 76,736 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 69,648 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 62,980 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 57,773 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 51,377 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 44,565 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 37,190 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 29,470 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 29,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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SM53 WBL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SM53 WBL, 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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SM53 WBL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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