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SV53 LAA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

208,211 mi
Last recorded208,211 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 LAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 208,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 197,325 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both sides of chassis corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2016 192,991 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 181,836 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 169,911 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 154,046 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 154,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 139,982 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 10 Dec 2012 139,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2011 133,538 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

general corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2011 130,552 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

various oil leaks

Pass 21 Dec 2010 125,578 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 125,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 115,309 miles

brake pipe corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2009 106,487 miles

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

oil leak at rear of engine

Fail 20 Feb 2009 106,487 miles

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

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

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

oil leak at rear of engine

Pass 22 Nov 2007 90,782 miles

brake pipe corrosion(slight)

slight p[ay in drop arm ball joint

Pass 6 Nov 2006 75,659 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 75,657 miles

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 LAA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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