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DA03 LWY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,450 mi
Last recorded133,450 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 LWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 133,450 miles

Body has slight corrosion under side in parts (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules in parts and coated (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 133,441 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking engine compartment (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed caking in parts (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed craking in parts (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed craking in parts (4.1.D.1b)

Body has slight corrosion under side in parts (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules in parts and coated (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 127,195 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Mar 2017 127,194 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 120,953 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 120,952 miles

Fuel system component leaking back of engine (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 116,286 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 116,265 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 110,041 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 104,661 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 93,416 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 78,741 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 70,390 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 57,967 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 45,880 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 45,880 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 27,553 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 15,474 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 15,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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 LWY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LWY, 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 DA03 LWY registered?

DA03 LWY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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