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SV53 WMM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,954 mi
Last recorded128,954 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 WMM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 128,954 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 119,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch area , corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 22 Jun 2018 112,052 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 102,088 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (abs unit to flexi hose) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

wiper rubbers starting to tear at ends

Fail 14 Jun 2017 102,086 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated and has excessive play (2.5.A.2)

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

Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush watts linkage (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (abs unit to flexi hose) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

wiper rubbers starting to tear at ends

Pass 9 Jun 2016 90,083 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush watts linkage (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 80,219 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working

nearside wiper rubber slightly torn

oil leak at o/s/f shaft seal

Pass 4 Jun 2014 72,565 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 72,563 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 63,853 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

drivers wiper rubber torn slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2012 56,229 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 56,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 49,898 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 42,630 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 42,630 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 33,233 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 22,602 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 20,792 miles

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

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 WMM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WMM, 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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What year was SV53 WMM registered?

SV53 WMM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for SV53 WMM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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