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DA03 UTC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

127,180 mi
Last recorded127,180 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 127,180 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 121,944 miles

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

Front Lower crossmember corroded

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box? (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive suspension pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all chassis heavy surface corrosion

all suspension components heavy surface corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2018 121,944 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Lower crossmember corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box? (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive suspension pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all chassis heavy surface corrosion

all suspension components heavy surface corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2017 117,257 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2555518 (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

front crossmember corroded through, nunder body and chassis has heavy corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2017 117,256 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2555518 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

front crossmember corroded through, nunder body and chassis has heavy corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2016 109,907 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 109,906 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed rat damage to wiring in engine bay under o/s scuttle (1.9.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box leaking oil (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre close to limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 99,994 miles

Anti-roll bar hydraulic assistance has been permanently disconnected

Fail 20 Oct 2015 99,993 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both, and they are positioned to low so they don't sweep properly (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar hydraulic assistance has been permanently disconnected

Pass 10 Jul 2014 89,656 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 89,656 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 82,871 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit !!

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

Power steering box leaking fluid from seals !

Pass 11 Jun 2013 82,871 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit !!

Power steering box leaking fluid from seals !

Pass 10 May 2012 76,701 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 76,701 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 74,057 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 67,708 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 60,098 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 60,087 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 54,806 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 49,049 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 49,049 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 37,655 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 UTC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UTC, 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 UTC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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