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DA03 EEZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,484 mi
Last recorded125,484 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 EEZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2024 125,484 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking below radiator (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides sill to under sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

side steps corroded and damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2023 124,083 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both rear brake back plates corroded

both under sills corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2023 124,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both rear brake back plates corroded

both under sills corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2022 122,316 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 122,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 120,501 miles

light corrosion on chassis

Pass 6 Jul 2020 118,787 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 117,163 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 117,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 114,312 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on various parts of chassis/crossmembers/outriggers etc (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak oil leak on engine ()

bottom front bumper mounting bar badly corroded

cab step frames deteriorating bad

Pass 18 May 2017 110,180 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis/mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak slight oil leak on engine ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

both rear axle bump stops deteriorating

slight noise on n/s front wheel advise further investigation

Pass 14 May 2016 103,527 miles

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

corrosion on various parts of chassis and n/s step frame

Pass 1 May 2015 98,971 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 94,890 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 91,514 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 87,224 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 87,180 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 82,706 miles

(advise) both rear tyres on 2mmm tread wear indicators centre tread and inner edges feathering reccomend replacment 225 55 18

Fail 21 May 2010 77,205 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2010 77,205 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 72,125 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 56,394 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 43,720 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 30,715 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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DA03 EEZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DA03 EEZ, 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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DA03 EEZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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