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LT03 USV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,972 mi
Last recorded137,972 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 137,972 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

battery slightly loose in carrier

long hand brake travel, indicates it will require adjustment/attention

Pass 11 Oct 2017 132,520 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Oil leak engine generally ()

Oil leak gearbox rear ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 125,852 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 121,436 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 120,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Fail 15 Oct 2013 111,706 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 111,706 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 106,313 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 106,023 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 96,012 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 90,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 90,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 84,373 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

o/s headlamp aim low, unable to adjust

Pass 29 May 2009 78,559 miles

o/s n/s wiper blades ok at test sticker in n/s windscreen outside swept area at test

Pass 23 Jan 2008 71,637 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2007 65,586 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coolant level was below min.

parking brake lever slightly high †

Pass 29 Jan 2007 65,586 miles

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

coolant level was below min.

parking brake lever slightly high †

Pass 22 Feb 2006 47,417 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 47,417 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 USV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 USV, 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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LT03 USV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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