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SP53 RSY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

237,659 mi
Last recorded237,659 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 237,659 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 237,644 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle all four (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 139,006 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play One behind the wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 139,006 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play One behind the wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 125,909 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 29 May 2019 125,903 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 121,999 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 114,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 99,932 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 92,185 miles

Cracking to both rear tyres

Nearside rear ride height assembley broken

Fail 17 Oct 2014 92,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Cracking to both rear tyres

Nearside rear ride height assembley broken

Pass 1 Nov 2013 86,058 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 78,597 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2011 69,647 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 58,620 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 52,279 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 47,560 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 42,278 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 35,425 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 RSY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RSY, 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 RSY registered?

SP53 RSY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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