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LV03 OSC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

170,651 mi
Last recorded170,651 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 OSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 170,651 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 164,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 164,762 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 159,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Chassis corroded but not in prescribed area

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear edges (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 153,061 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 147,168 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2018 147,166 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2017 140,646 miles

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 Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

leak p/s box

Fail 9 Jun 2017 140,646 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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 Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

leak p/s box

Pass 10 Jun 2016 131,290 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 121,144 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 115,753 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Engine management lamp on.

LPG filler cover missing.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front damper lower bush perishing and developing movement.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension sensor links rubber couplings heavily perished.

Slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar vertical link.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 115,753 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Engine management lamp on.

LPG filler cover missing.

Offside front damper lower bush perishing and developing movement.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension sensor links rubber couplings heavily perished.

Slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar vertical link.

Pass 22 May 2013 112,556 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 107,627 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 94,833 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 79,124 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 78,948 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 52,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front wipers split

rear seats not tested as under cover

steering columb noisy on lock to lock

Fail 7 Oct 2008 52,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

front wipers split

rear seats not tested as under cover

steering columb noisy on lock to lock

Pass 26 Nov 2007 47,254 miles

engine has a oil leak

front brake discs are lipped

Fail 23 Nov 2007 47,221 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine has a oil leak

front brake discs are lipped

nearside rear tyre is on legal limit

Pass 20 Nov 2006 36,611 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 34,072 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 34,072 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 OSC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OSC, 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 OSC registered?

LV03 OSC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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