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DE03 UCT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,808 mi
Last recorded161,808 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 UCT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 161,808 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 161,516 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking rear filter housing (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 140,806 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 127,519 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 127,519 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 111,246 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 94,380 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 86,840 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 84,313 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Inner Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 12 Jul 2010 75,085 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 65,461 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 65,461 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 56,213 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 47,319 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

front pads worn low

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Jul 2006 42,092 miles

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

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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DE03 UCT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE03 UCT, 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 DE03 UCT registered?

DE03 UCT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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