MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,401 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear shock absorber corroded
under body heavily coated with under seal
Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
oil leak
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil Diff seal leaking (3.5.1h)
Front washers controlled of rear switch
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear hubseal leaking
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front washers controlled of rear switch
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear hubseal leaking
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Evidence of possible previous fuel leak at filter.
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
O/S/F Bump stop missing.
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Underside components and chassis becoming corroded should be kept under observation.
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Evidence of possible previous fuel leak at filter.
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
O/S/F Bump stop missing.
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Underside components and chassis becoming corroded should be kept under observation.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
n/s/f draglink slight play
n/s/r foglight lens showing pink
n/s/r number plate light dim
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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SV53 LCE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 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 LCE, 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 LCE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 September 2003.
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