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DG03 TKV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

196,845 mi
Last recorded196,845 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2014 196,845 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2013 182,683 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 173,834 miles

Front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 2 Dec 2011 162,542 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 156,145 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 147,195 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 146,876 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 134,289 miles

nearside front brake pads near limit

Pass 20 Mar 2008 129,790 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 129,426 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 100,794 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 77,029 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 TKV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DG03 TKV, 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 DG03 TKV registered?

DG03 TKV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is DG03 TKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG03 TKV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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