MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,663 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Chassis starting to corrode.
Hydraulic suspension pipes slightly corroded.
Offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
All four brake discs surface rust
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake pipes greased
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SY53 DZJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 SY53 DZJ, 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 SY53 DZJ registered?
SY53 DZJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2003.
Is SY53 DZJ safe to buy?
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