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SN53 THU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

100,477 mi
Last recorded100,477 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 THU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 100,477 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside & suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside side step corroded/damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 98,853 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 95,781 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess HEAVY COROSION ON ALL PIPES (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WELDING REPAIRS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL LIMITING INSPECTION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full Chassie HAS MAJOR SURFACE RUST AND REPAIRS COVERED IN SEALER FULL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 91,368 miles

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

both side steps corroded

under sealant applied

Fail 24 Nov 2021 91,368 miles

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Surface rust and corrosion, vehicle structure is corroded underneath body of vehicle + front & rear suspension components and also bushes worn

both side steps corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2019 83,396 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 83,394 miles

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment track bar (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 73,200 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 63,986 miles

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2017 63,986 miles

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

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 53,824 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 53,824 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 38,428 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 38,424 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 35,212 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 30,220 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 26,156 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 26,156 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 24,757 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 24,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 23,750 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 23,063 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 22,335 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 1 May 2008 22,335 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 20,522 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 20,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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SN53 THU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SN53 THU, 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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SN53 THU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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