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M88 LOR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,938 mi
Last recorded85,938 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 LOR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2018 85,938 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap (6.2.B.2)

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear brake backplate missing

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded

n/s mirror glass poor condition

speedometer illumination poor

Pass 29 May 2015 84,348 miles

Both rear chassis rails very corrded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Wipers very poor

Fail 27 May 2015 84,348 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Both rear chassis rails very corrded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear discs very corroded

Wipers very poor

Pass 4 Jun 2014 82,261 miles

Oil leak

Rear discs very corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 82,261 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear discs very corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 80,265 miles

dashboard cover loose

front wipers torn

oil leak on engine

Fail 19 Feb 2013 80,141 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

dashboard cover loose

front wipers torn

oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Feb 2012 69,956 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2011 61,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake disc back plates corrode

Fail 23 Feb 2011 61,154 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake disc back plates corrode

Pass 31 Jul 2009 57,022 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 48,868 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 41,160 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 30,308 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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M88 LOR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M88 LOR, 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 M88 LOR registered?

M88 LOR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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