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SV53 GWU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,176 mi
Last recorded143,176 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 GWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 143,176 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 140,567 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 137,144 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 133,320 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive slight weep from diesol filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 126,442 miles

Play in both rear anti/roll links

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s and o/s chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust noisy

Fail 12 Dec 2020 126,442 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in both rear anti/roll links

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s and o/s chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust noisy

Pass 23 Dec 2019 118,504 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 114,045 miles

front cross member corroded

slight leak at power steering pump

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2018 114,041 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front cross member corroded

slight leak at power steering pump

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2017 110,065 miles

front member under radiator corroded

general corrosion on underside

Fail 19 Oct 2016 110,050 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement pivot lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak front diff ()

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

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

Spare tyre defective tread below min requirement ()

advanced corrosion on chassis

front cross member/brace holed

play in wiper spindles

Pass 6 Nov 2015 103,062 miles

Centre Front Body has slight corrosion lower valance bar holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

front diff and transferbox have oil leaks

rear wiper torn

Fail 26 Oct 2015 103,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chasis leg holed (6.1.B.2)

Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Centre Front Body has slight corrosion lower valance bar holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre soft and has nail in

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

front diff and transferbox have oil leaks

fuel tank damp

rear wiper torn

Pass 6 Nov 2014 93,238 miles

both rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 6 Nov 2014 93,238 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 15 Nov 2013 84,183 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 84,180 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both wipers torn at ends

Hydraulic leveling pipes corroded and leaking

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 17 Sep 2012 80,372 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 80,372 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 76,615 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 69,483 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 61,748 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 61,748 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2008 53,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 53,303 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 35,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2006 23,744 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 23,742 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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 GWU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SV53 GWU, 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 GWU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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