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SV53 ZZU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

102,153 mi
Last recorded102,153 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 ZZU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 102,153 miles

Front front brake discs thin

Pass 5 Jul 2016 95,944 miles

Extensive welding to underside of chassis has been undersealed.

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

chassis corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2016 95,944 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Extensive welding to underside of chassis has been undersealed.

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

chassis corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 91,741 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 89,837 miles

chassis rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2013 81,611 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 72,652 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 64,471 miles

o/s and n/s chassis rusty

rear seat belts not checked seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Oct 2010 53,841 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 43,003 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 35,512 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 25,569 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 19,602 miles

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 ZZU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZZU, 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 ZZU registered?

SV53 ZZU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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The MOT history for SV53 ZZU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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