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ST53 DGO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,753 mi
Last recorded132,753 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 DGO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 132,753 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 127,558 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 127,453 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 119,028 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 111,151 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 95,082 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 78,507 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 78,507 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 77,828 miles

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

oil leak from full flow filter

oil leak from rocker cover gasket

Fail 26 Oct 2011 77,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

oil leak from full flow filter

oil leak from rocker cover gasket

Pass 6 Oct 2010 68,439 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 56,391 miles

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

fuel valve slight leak

Pass 9 Oct 2008 50,553 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 42,833 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres are begining to split and perish on side walls !

Pass 12 Oct 2006 35,794 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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ST53 DGO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ST53 DGO, 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

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What year was ST53 DGO registered?

ST53 DGO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is ST53 DGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 DGO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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