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SY53 RCZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

75,100 mi
Last recorded75,100 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 RCZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 75,100 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 74,000 miles

chassis plated and heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Mar 2020 73,490 miles

CHASSIS PLATED AND UNDERSEALED. CORRODED IN PLACES

Offside Rear SILL CORRODED

Pass 10 May 2019 71,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess actuator rod heavily corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced advise heavy corrosion ,extensive welding repairs and heavy underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 68,758 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 65,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

vehicle has been covered with underseal making it impossible to see if welding has been done to mot standards

Pass 1 Apr 2016 62,772 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 62,772 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 61,307 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 57,340 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 52,680 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 48,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 48,025 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 41,959 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 36,015 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 30,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 26,147 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 18,673 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 18,672 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.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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SY53 RCZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RCZ, 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 RCZ registered?

SY53 RCZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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