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SV53 TDO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,757 mi
Last recorded135,757 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 135,757 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Watts linkage, both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hub seal has slight leak.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front radius arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hub seal has slight leak

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front radius arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 135,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn upper and lower balljoints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn upper and lower balljoints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hub seal has slight leak

Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Watts linkage, both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hub seal has slight leak.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front radius arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front radius arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 95,660 miles

rear chassis runs heavy surface corrosion centre to rear

Pass 2 Feb 2018 93,575 miles

Corrosion throughout chassis,but none excessive enough to fail

Some corrosion in both rear metal/flexi pipes,not excessive enough to fail

Upper stop lamp disconnected

coil spring corroded Both sides of vehicle (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 93,549 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Corrosion throughout chassis,but none excessive enough to fail

Some corrosion in both rear metal/flexi pipes,not excessive enough to fail

Upper stop lamp disconnected

coil spring corroded Both sides of vehicle (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 90,980 miles

Corrosion throughout rest of underside of vehicle,but not excessive enough to fail

Oil leak on front diff seal

Upper stop lamp disconnected

Fail 13 Jan 2017 90,681 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both metal sections excessively corroded in flexi pipes (3.6.B.4d)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both rear chassis rails,marked with yellow chalk (6.6.6)

Corrosion throughout rest of underside of vehicle,but not excessive enough to fail

Oil leak on front diff seal

Upper stop lamp disconnected

Pass 22 Dec 2015 82,335 miles

Both rear hub seals leaking

Rear section of chassis swollen due to corrosion

Very slight play in the watts linkage

Fail 15 Dec 2015 82,322 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear hub seals leaking

Rear section of chassis swollen due to corrosion

Very slight play in the watts linkage

Pass 28 Oct 2014 68,322 miles

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

rear chassis corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2014 68,322 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

rear chassis corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2013 62,971 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 62,969 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 45,259 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 43,222 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 43,189 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2010 38,197 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 33,417 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 32,210 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 29,911 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 20,831 miles

Slight oil leak at both rear hubs

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 TDO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TDO, 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 TDO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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