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LT03 URV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,381 mi
Last recorded158,381 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 URV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 158,381 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 149,841 miles

noise from transmission

Pass 10 Sep 2013 144,368 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on chassis

slight play in front track rod ends

Pass 3 Apr 2012 127,029 miles

front tyre treads wearing low

oil leaks

slight leak from offside front shockabsorber

wipers splitting

Pass 10 Feb 2011 108,281 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 96,156 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 96,156 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 86,307 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 86,307 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 77,042 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 77,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 60,012 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 45,055 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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LT03 URV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LT03 URV, 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 LT03 URV registered?

LT03 URV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is LT03 URV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT03 URV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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