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DE03 UWV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

149,409 mi
Last recorded149,409 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2020 149,409 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 134,922 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 130,000 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 124,899 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 124,755 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 118,357 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both ends front steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 108,449 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 97,747 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 92,599 miles

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

Oil leak

both front discs wearing thin and corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2012 88,016 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2011 81,956 miles

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

bolt poss loose o/s rear radius arm

fuel flap faulty

oil leak around fron diff

under body starting to rust advise wax oil

Fail 6 Sep 2011 81,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

bolt poss loose o/s rear radius arm

fuel flap faulty

oil leak around fron diff

under body starting to rust advise wax oil

Pass 3 Aug 2010 79,215 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 62,306 miles

discs worn

front o/s and n/s bottom shockabsorber rubber bonding splitting just legal

front pads getting low

rear brake pads very low

Pass 12 Jun 2008 52,037 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 41,530 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 34,043 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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DE03 UWV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 UWV, 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 UWV registered?

DE03 UWV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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