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SN53 USZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

157,931 mi
Last recorded157,931 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 USZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 157,931 miles

CORROSION TO REAR END OF CHASSIS ALSO UNDER BODY

GENERAL WEAR/PLAY TO STEERING/SUSPENSION

Pass 11 Oct 2021 152,635 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 149,427 miles

Front Coil spring worn BOTH SOFT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 149,412 miles

Fuel system component leaking ENG\COMPARTMENT (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring worn BOTH SOFT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect SOFT (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect SOFT (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 149,049 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 149,048 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure centre and rear joint and hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury inner sill with in 30cm of body mounting (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides with reverse lights (4.5.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 146,793 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 145,017 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 145,017 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 142,404 miles

Offside Front axle end oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2016 142,404 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front axle end oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2015 138,596 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 138,407 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 134,413 miles

bad oil leak from offside front axle end

exhaust bracket detached

Fail 18 Sep 2014 134,411 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

bad oil leak from offside front axle end

exhaust bracket detached

Pass 2 Sep 2013 129,794 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 129,772 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 123,419 miles

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

nsf shocker has movement in bottom bush

Pass 16 Sep 2011 115,418 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 115,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 107,610 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 97,114 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 97,112 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 86,494 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 75,379 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 75,379 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 59,715 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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SN53 USZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 USZ, 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 USZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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