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SR53 FLY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,571 mi
Last recorded47,571 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR53 FLY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 47,571 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 47,571 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 43,824 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 41,330 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 41,333 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 35,583 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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SR53 FLY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SR53 FLY, 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 SR53 FLY registered?

SR53 FLY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is SR53 FLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR53 FLY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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