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SP53 HYZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

86,964 mi
Last recorded86,964 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 HYZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 86,964 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 84,959 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 84,957 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2020 81,502 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 77,045 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 73,174 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 69,176 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 64,875 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 60,638 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 56,504 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 52,871 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 50,374 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 47,594 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 44,139 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 40,562 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 37,127 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 28,999 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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SP53 HYZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HYZ, 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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What year was SP53 HYZ registered?

SP53 HYZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is SP53 HYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 HYZ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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