CarVerify

Free Car Check

SP53 BVZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2492cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,523 mi
Last recorded129,523 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 BVZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 129,523 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 125,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 122,038 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 121,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 118,053 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2019 118,027 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive STEERING BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 112,240 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 112,183 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 104,733 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 103,964 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 101,651 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 100,695 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 98,843 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 93,825 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 93,815 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 87,800 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 87,800 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 75,819 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 75,819 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 63,920 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 60,357 miles

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

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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SP53 BVZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,492cc 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 SP53 BVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SP53 BVZ?

You can check the full history of SP53 BVZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SP53 BVZ registered?

SP53 BVZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is SP53 BVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 BVZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP53 BVZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SP53 BVZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.