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SV53 GXN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,887 mi
Last recorded135,887 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 GXN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 135,887 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 132,406 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 129,317 miles

Coolant leak

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 125,874 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 125,867 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel Leak From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Tie Bar Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 123,430 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced area around front out rigger/body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 120,735 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 120,726 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock absorber mounting area (behind height sensor)hole in chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 120,714 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded abs pump mounting (inner wing) (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn lower ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shocker mounting area (around height sensor) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 117,661 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 117,655 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 112,683 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 108,196 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 103,516 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage box (2.3.3b)

radiator support panel corroded through but not in a prescribed area

slight oil leak from near side rear halfshaft seal but no oil on brake disc

Fail 22 Aug 2017 103,506 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage box (2.3.3b)

radiator support panel corroded through but not in a prescribed area

slight oil leak from near side rear halfshaft seal but no oil on brake disc

Pass 16 Aug 2016 98,801 miles

Nearside front body mounting corroding

Nearside rear body mounting corroding

Nearside rear hub seal leaking

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2015 94,180 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 94,175 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded long front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2014 89,459 miles

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 84,797 miles

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

brake disc covers corroded

crosstube under radiator rotted through

seats in the boot not in use

Pass 28 Aug 2012 78,543 miles

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

Oil leak

rear differential leaking

Fail 25 Aug 2012 78,483 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

rear differential leaking

Pass 13 Aug 2011 73,661 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 69,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 65,375 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 61,800 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 48,359 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 37,756 miles

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

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

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

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 GXN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GXN, 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 SV53 GXN registered?

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

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