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SV53 HJO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,707 mi
Last recorded121,707 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 121,707 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over whole structure and outriggers and mounts (6.1.B.2)

wiper linkage very worn

Fail 19 Oct 2016 121,705 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour n/s and o/s (blue) (1.1.A.3e)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over whole structure and outriggers and mounts (6.1.B.2)

wiper linkage very worn

Pass 11 Sep 2015 111,890 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 111,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 165,680 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 165,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 91,659 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 91,654 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

judder from rear brakes

o/s/r brake flexi hose twisted

Pass 28 Sep 2012 81,757 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 72,723 miles

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

rear diff flange seal leaking

Fail 7 Oct 2011 72,703 miles

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

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

rear diff flange seal leaking

Pass 17 Sep 2010 61,365 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 61,361 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front and rear brake discs worn and scored

Pass 22 Sep 2009 50,667 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2008 42,230 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 32,809 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 23,714 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 HJO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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