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DV03 DDK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

207,149 mi
Last recorded207,149 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 DDK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2018 207,149 miles

Central Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing all 3 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front trailing arm mount inner and outer rail (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Underside very corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2016 197,052 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 196,955 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect moisture in lamp assy. (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower bush on the watts linkage. (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 187,290 miles

HEAVY ENGINE OIL LEAK?

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 187,290 miles

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

HEAVY ENGINE OIL LEAK?

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 170,186 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 156,198 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 156,198 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 142,616 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 142,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 126,795 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 126,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

ADVISE CHASSIS ON N/S/R GETTING CORRODED

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY LIPPED

ADVISE N/S/R BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

ADVISE O/S/F BUMPER DAMAGED+CRACKED

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 113,523 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 113,523 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 89,952 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 88,163 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 88,163 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2006 74,694 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 74,652 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DV03 DDK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 DV03 DDK, 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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DV03 DDK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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