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LB03 SWJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,005 mi
Last recorded95,005 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 SWJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 95,005 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

corrosion underbody to chasis

Pass 9 Mar 2016 91,100 miles

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

OIL LEAK

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

engine management light on

Fail 8 Mar 2016 91,100 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

OIL LEAK

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 Mar 2015 88,231 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 88,231 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 84,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 84,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 81,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 81,172 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 77,884 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 74,169 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 71,157 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 69,621 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 57,728 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 49,074 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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LB03 SWJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LB03 SWJ, 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 LB03 SWJ registered?

LB03 SWJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is LB03 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB03 SWJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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