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SY53 RNE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,248 mi
Last recorded82,248 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 RNE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 82,248 miles

advise all around brake disc's

Pass 29 Dec 2010 80,669 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 68,783 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 68,783 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 61,227 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 53,425 miles

nearside front axle tube seal leaking

nearside rear bumper lamp gaurd broken

Fail 7 Dec 2007 53,414 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Outer door handles are stiff

Several oil leaks from gearboxes

cam cover gasket leaking oil

clutch slave cylinder pipe chafing on engine at ns

nsf axle tube seal leaking oil

nsr bumper lamp guard is broken

Pass 5 Oct 2006 43,578 miles

Front brake discs worn;will require replacement next time pads are changed.

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 RNE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RNE, 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 RNE registered?

SY53 RNE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is SY53 RNE safe to buy?

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