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K20 SCG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

164,034 mi
Last recorded164,034 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 SCG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 164,034 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

all back plates corroded

exhaust corroded

front inner wings corroded

general chassis corrosion

sills corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 162,680 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

both front inner wings corroded

both rear tyres perished

both sills corroded

dampness at fuel filter

engine cover/under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2018 162,678 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

both front inner wings corroded

both rear tyres perished

both sills corroded

dampness at fuel filter

engine cover/under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2017 159,669 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Locator arm to axle / Trailing arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Chassis leg inner surface corroding adjacent fuel tank

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted obscuring examinable components

Fail 5 Sep 2017 159,668 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped Main front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped Main front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Foremost at chassis (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Locator arm to axle / Trailing arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Chassis leg inner surface corroding adjacent fuel tank

Offside Rear Tyre under inflated

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted obscuring examinable components

Pass 26 Jul 2017 159,620 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 159,592 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 152,892 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 152,892 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 135,057 miles

rear chassis corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2016 135,057 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear chassis corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2015 119,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 109,561 miles

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

Oil leak

vehicle waxoiled underneath

Fail 29 Sep 2013 108,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Oil leak

car waxoiled underneath

Pass 7 Jan 2013 107,206 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 105,108 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

chassis showing corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2011 104,056 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 94,651 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 94,650 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 81,319 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 64,160 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 64,160 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 47,628 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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K20 SCG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 K20 SCG, 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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K20 SCG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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