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DG03 TKJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,947 mi
Last recorded151,947 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 TKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 151,947 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake disc dust cover corroded

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 151,752 miles

Central Rear Fuel pipe union leaking component leaking on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball jiont (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top ball jiont (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake disc dust cover corroded

Offside Rear valve stem perishing

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 144,643 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 144,588 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake warning light on

Pass 29 Aug 2016 125,587 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 117,435 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 117,435 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 109,884 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 109,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 99,238 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 90,069 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 81,318 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear axle bump stops missing

rear hieght sensor link bushes split

Fail 23 Aug 2011 81,155 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear axle bump stops missing

rear hieght sensor link bushes split

Pass 3 Sep 2010 70,559 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 66,836 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 66,773 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 58,091 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 49,662 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 39,278 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 28,408 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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DG03 TKJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DG03 TKJ, 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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DG03 TKJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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