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SV53 KLP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

116,839 mi
Last recorded116,839 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 KLP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 116,839 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front track rod end into steering coupling (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

vehicle under sealed (unable to fully inspect)

Fail 20 Oct 2020 116,839 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front track rod end into steering coupling (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

vehicle under sealed (unable to fully inspect)

Pass 28 May 2019 100,055 miles

chasiss coroded

Fail 28 May 2019 100,055 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

chasiss coroded

Pass 24 May 2018 88,113 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 74,833 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

slight corrosion at n/s rear chassis

slight corrosion at o/s rear chassis

Fail 4 Apr 2017 74,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg holed . (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in front of axle (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg holed and weak . (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis outrig holed . (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering in front of axle (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 67,649 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg weak . (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 61,827 miles

surface rust on rear chassis legs ? no holes ;

Pass 24 Mar 2014 58,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

strongly advise bind at offside front brake

strongly advise chassis badly corroded

wipers not parking automatically

Fail 20 Mar 2014 58,023 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

strongly advise bind at offside front brake

strongly advise chassis badly corroded

wipers not parking automatically

Pass 15 Mar 2013 53,041 miles

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

slight brake bind offside front

Fail 12 Mar 2013 53,038 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

slight brake bind offside front

Pass 15 Mar 2012 47,566 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

chassis corroded

high level stop light not working

nearside rear fog light loose

nearside rear tyre low and perished

Fail 15 Mar 2012 47,565 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

chassis corroded

high level stop light not working

nearside rear fog light loose

nearside rear tyre low and perished

Pass 24 Mar 2011 44,427 miles

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

nearside rear fog light insecure

Fail 15 Mar 2011 44,371 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

nearside rear fog light insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2010 38,371 miles

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

oil leak

rear discs corroded

slight leak at steering box

Fail 12 Feb 2010 38,265 miles

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs corroded

oil leak

rear discs corroded

slight leak at steering box

Pass 30 Jan 2009 30,764 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 29,315 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 23,851 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 18,432 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 KLP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KLP, 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 KLP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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