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SN53 VWK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

149,745 mi
Last recorded149,745 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 VWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2020 149,745 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near and offside maked yellow or silver (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced nearside and offside marked yellow or silver (6.1.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipe covered in grease or under seal

heavily under sealed

under body corrosion

upper stop lamp not working

Pass 1 Mar 2019 147,594 miles

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

Corrosion on prescribed areas and components.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Plates attached and undersealed prior to test.

Fail 5 Feb 2019 147,530 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mount. (Chassis). (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion on prescribed areas and components.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 144,476 miles

Corrosion on prescribed areas/components.

Underbody covered in mud. Not fully visible.

Pass 8 Feb 2017 142,790 miles

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

suspension pipes corroded and damp

underbody and chassis corroded,some areas weak

Fail 25 May 2016 142,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body filler used in previous repair (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings multiple areas (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box ? (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

headlight washers inop.

light wiper damage to front windscreen

o/s/r brake dirt/dust shield corroded

oil leak

rear fog light lens cracked

rear windscreen has moderate wiper damage

rear wiper u/s

wipers noisey in operation, impinging on scuttle panel

Pass 24 Apr 2015 132,352 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 132,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 119,558 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

rear underbody/chassis light to medium surface corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2014 119,557 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

air intake pipe to turbo loose/insecure

rear underbody/chassis light to medium surface corrosion

ride height warning light lit

Pass 9 Jan 2013 112,560 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 112,553 miles

Centre Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 102,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 102,521 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 91,150 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 91,150 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 79,548 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 79,066 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 58,749 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 45,504 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 33,003 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 33,003 miles

Offside 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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SN53 VWK 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 54.5%.

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 VWK, 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 VWK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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