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MA03 LDK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

199,793 mi
Last recorded199,793 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 LDK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 199,793 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 132,586 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 132,586 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 125,343 miles

oil leak

steering play

Pass 2 Dec 2019 124,001 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 121,196 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 121,196 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 115,559 miles

Front brake pads wearing

Offside Rear fuel filter corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 109,883 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm as marked (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 105,861 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 101,052 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 96,116 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 89,742 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2011 86,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 86,251 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 82,828 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 76,853 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 73,305 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 69,773 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 61,585 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 53,328 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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MA03 LDK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MA03 LDK, 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 MA03 LDK registered?

MA03 LDK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is MA03 LDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA03 LDK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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