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LV03 EGY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,310 mi
Last recorded136,310 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 EGY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 136,310 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 136,310 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 129,896 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 122,732 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 117,339 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 117,339 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2019 109,854 miles

unable to fully inspect condition of brake pipes reference applied protective coating

Pass 15 Jan 2018 108,701 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 107,652 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 107,651 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 94,827 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2014 94,827 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2013 84,069 miles

all 4 tyres starting to wear low

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2013 84,002 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

all 4 tyres starting to wear low

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 79,675 miles

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

Offside front bottom ball joint has slight play

Rear diffrential appears damp

Slight oil leak

Steering box has vertical play

Fail 26 Oct 2012 79,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside front bottom ball joint has slight play

Rear diffrential appears damp

Slight oil leak

Steering box has vertical play

Pass 27 Oct 2011 72,466 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 24 Oct 2011 72,462 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 18 Oct 2010 66,935 miles

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

near side wiper poor condition

slight lift in steering box droparm

sreering box drop arm damp with oil

Pass 21 Oct 2009 67,088 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2008 54,709 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 47,696 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 36,717 miles

body wor damage to the front end

both front tyres worn on outer and inner edges

offside front door mirror cracked

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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LV03 EGY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LV03 EGY, 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 LV03 EGY registered?

LV03 EGY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is LV03 EGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV03 EGY shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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