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SP53 RMZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

183,990 mi
Last recorded183,990 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 RMZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 183,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis recently heavily under sealed

Fail 27 Sep 2018 183,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing next to servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis recently heavily under sealed

Fail 13 Aug 2018 182,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch corroded and holed next to abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated axle leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face breaking up (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch corroded and holed but not seriously affecting the strength (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face breaking up (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavy pitting may need attention soon (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective not contacting screen at bottom,not seriously affecting view (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

front brake judder

front crossmember has heavy corrosion,non structural

rear chassis corroded

rear diff seal is leaking

Pass 11 Aug 2017 174,326 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 170,979 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over parts of chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 170,291 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over chassis and crossmembers (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over front and rear suspension components (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 170,260 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over chassis and crossmembers (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over front and rear suspension components (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 167,781 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 11 Sep 2014 167,781 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 2 Sep 2013 166,724 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Sep 2012 164,739 miles

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

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

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

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

no rear seats fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2011 161,752 miles

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

centre brake light not working

nearside front bump stop missing

offside front bump stop missing

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 30 Sep 2010 159,012 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front bump stops missing

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 17 Sep 2009 139,970 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 139,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 115,543 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 115,543 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 97,383 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 93,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 79,080 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 RMZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RMZ, 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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SP53 RMZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 September 2003.

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