MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,176 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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
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
front cross member corroded
slight leak at power steering pump
under side of vehicle corroded
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
front member under radiator corroded
general corrosion on underside
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
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
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
both rear shock absorbers weak
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both rear shock absorbers weak
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)
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)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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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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