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SV53 AEM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

135,414 mi
Last recorded135,414 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 AEM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 135,414 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2017 127,387 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 117,205 miles

Offside front brake slight binding

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 106,003 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 98,004 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

oil leak / bump stop missing

Pass 12 Apr 2013 90,433 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2012

Both rear and o/s front bump stops missing

Front and rear diff oil leaks

Oil leak at steering box

Pass 15 Apr 2011 60,217 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 60,217 miles

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

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 53,584 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 48,902 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 44,992 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 41,448 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 37,549 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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SV53 AEM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SV53 AEM, 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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SV53 AEM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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