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SX53 AGU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,647 mi
Last recorded127,647 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX53 AGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 127,647 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 126,731 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 125,890 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 119,730 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 114,858 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 114,848 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both lower sills (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

sign of a previous fuel leak

Pass 11 Jul 2016 108,862 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 103,598 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 96,307 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 May 2014 96,287 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 91,975 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 88,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 88,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 Dec 2011 82,777 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 82,777 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 77,272 miles

front prop shaft rear hardy u/j coupling worn

Fail 7 Dec 2010 77,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

front prop shaft rear hardy u/j coupling worn

Pass 9 Dec 2009 69,973 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 69,972 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 62,395 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 55,154 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2006 47,981 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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SX53 AGU 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 72.7%.

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 SX53 AGU, 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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SX53 AGU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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