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C18 RKG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,992 mi
Last recorded152,992 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 RKG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 152,992 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 148,781 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 139,392 miles

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

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

Suspension pipe is moist.Unable to determined if this is a suspension leak or axle oil

Pass 13 Jul 2012 129,556 miles

side wall cracked on both rear tyres

Fail 11 Jul 2012 129,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

side wall cracked on both rear tyres

Pass 6 Jul 2011 114,029 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 114,029 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 100,399 miles

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

rear discs worn and pitted

Pass 20 Aug 2009 95,828 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 95,828 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 95,795 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

oil leaks from transfer box and rear differential

Pass 29 May 2008 85,263 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 64,369 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 61,265 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 61,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2006 49,125 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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C18 RKG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 C18 RKG, 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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C18 RKG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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