MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,701 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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underbody undersealed
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear chassis corroded slightly
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear chassis corroded slightly
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
front and rear brake disc worn not weakened
front and rear chassis surface rust
nearside and offside side steps corroded slightly not part of structural member
offside front lower ball joint slight play
both front tyres cracking not reaching cords
offside front lower arm ball joint slight play
rear of vehicle surface rust in areas
rear chassis/sub frame surface rust still strengthen
Front obligatory indirect vision device insecure (8.1.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
both Rear seatbelts (second row) not accessible
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ST53 DGU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 DGU, 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 ST53 DGU registered?
ST53 DGU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 December 2003.
Is ST53 DGU safe to buy?
The MOT history for ST53 DGU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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