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SV53 ZZP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,148 mi
Last recorded122,148 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 122,148 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 118,344 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play top swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 114,577 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 110,674 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 108,709 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 107,866 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 105,369 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 105,303 miles

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

Centre Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Front Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

test not complete due to no axcess to 2 rear seats /1 rear n/s seat

Pass 22 Mar 2013 101,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 101,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 May 2011 88,585 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 74,473 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 74,473 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2010 74,473 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 63,746 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 51,871 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 43,721 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 43,721 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 33,961 miles

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

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

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

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 ZZP 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 73.7%.

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 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 ZZP, 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 ZZP registered?

SV53 ZZP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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