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ST53 EEB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,583 mi
Last recorded198,583 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 198,583 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 198,583 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 203,214 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 186,112 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 176,055 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 176,055 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 163,557 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 158,344 miles

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

Oil leak both diffs and engine have slight leak ()

Fail 8 Nov 2016 158,293 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak both diffs and engine have slight leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 148,631 miles

corosion develioping on vehicle

Fail 2 Nov 2015 148,631 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel housing (7.2.3)

corosion develioping on vehicle

Pass 13 Nov 2014 138,028 miles

Corrosion developing on underside of car.

Lower radiator support panel heavily corroded.

Pass 20 Nov 2013 126,036 miles

Oil leak

Radiator lower support bar excessivly corroded & holed.

Slight corrosion on chassis.

Fail 20 Nov 2013 126,036 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Radiator lower support bar excessivly corroded & holed.

Slight corrosion on chassis.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 116,091 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 107,660 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 99,814 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 99,791 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 90,664 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 90,658 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 76,706 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 62,894 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 61,902 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 48,335 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 EEB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 ST53 EEB, 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 EEB registered?

ST53 EEB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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