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DA03 EFK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,075 mi
Last recorded129,075 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 EFK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 129,075 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 129,075 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipe going over chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

unable to check rear seat belts not checked has car full of items

Pass 15 Aug 2019 126,622 miles

hydraulic pipes corroded

nsf break pipe corroded

nsr/osr break disc corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2019 126,622 miles

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm nsf tyre tread pattern not visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired osf wheel bearing play so excessive (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

hydraulic pipes corroded

nsf break pipe corroded

nsr/osr break disc corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2018 123,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

active anti roll bar pipes corroded

both front lower shock absorber bushes deteriorating

Fail 12 Sep 2018 123,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter area rear (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

active anti roll bar pipes corroded

both front lower shock absorber bushes deteriorating

reverse lights inoprative

Pass 11 Oct 2017 120,369 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine ()

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

active roll control, hydraulic pipes corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2017 120,296 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine ()

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

active roll control, hydraulic pipes corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 113,633 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 113,606 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 104,324 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 94,142 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2014 94,142 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 79,303 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 63,718 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 57,257 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 31 May 2011 57,203 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 1 Jun 2010 51,434 miles

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

Front brake discs worn / lipped.

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2009 46,629 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 41,047 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2008 41,047 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2007 33,787 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 33,787 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 17 May 2006 29,159 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 EFK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DA03 EFK, 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 EFK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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