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EN03 THO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

156,112 mi
Last recorded156,112 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 THO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 156,112 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 145,518 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 136,900 miles

N/S/R Tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 136,900 miles

N/S/R Tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 129,803 miles

Centre & rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2015 129,803 miles

Centre & rear exhaust bracket corroded

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 129,788 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 121,003 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 121,003 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 110,988 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 110,988 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak

Pass 24 Feb 2012 102,549 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 97,384 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 91,664 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 81,137 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 68,592 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 55,612 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 55,612 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 47,748 miles

as advised with fail

Fail 27 Jun 2006 47,748 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

nearside rear tyre approaching legal tread depth

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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EN03 THO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EN03 THO, 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 EN03 THO registered?

EN03 THO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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