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ST53 OZF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,592 mi
Last recorded97,592 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 OZF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 97,592 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 25 Oct 2018 93,767 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 88,836 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to rear of chassis

Pass 14 Sep 2016 84,982 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 84,982 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 78,595 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 78,593 miles

Fuel system component leaking offside of engine (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav screen (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 70,555 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2014 70,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 65,025 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 65,025 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 51,490 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 46,872 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 40,766 miles

wipers poor

Fail 16 Dec 2008 34,904 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 34,904 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 28,471 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2006 21,760 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 21,760 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 OZF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OZF, 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 OZF registered?

ST53 OZF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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