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M40 SYC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

126,078 mi
Last recorded126,078 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 SYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 126,078 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

both inner sills slighty corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2023 126,069 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn all watts rear suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

both inner sills slighty corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2022 122,521 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 120,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from abs pump to brake hoses to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 120,420 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from abs pump to brake hoses to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 117,587 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 115,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from abs pump to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

fuel tank breather pipe slightly damping

Fail 6 Apr 2018 115,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from abs pump to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

fuel tank breather pipe slightly damping

Pass 17 Mar 2017 110,645 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

engine covers fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2017 110,596 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to nsr (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to osr (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking at filter (7.2.3)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play at pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 108,069 miles

engine covers fitted

side steps fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 105,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sideskirts fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2014 100,023 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 94,547 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 88,557 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 88,554 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 82,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2010 76,635 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 69,568 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 58,708 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wipers split slightly

Fail 4 Sep 2008 58,708 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wipers split slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2007 45,434 miles

slight oil leaks at o/s/front hub

slight oil leaks at steering box

Pass 29 Aug 2006 32,458 miles

damage to windscreen zone a

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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M40 SYC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M40 SYC, 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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M40 SYC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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