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MD03 LSF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

124,075 mi
Last recorded124,075 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 LSF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 124,075 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 119,440 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 113,945 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 108,632 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 103,237 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 96,896 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 92,504 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 85,479 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 85,457 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 75,409 miles

Slight leak from fuel filter.

Pass 4 Feb 2010 62,983 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 51,597 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 44,041 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 32,739 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 32,739 miles

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

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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MD03 LSF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MD03 LSF, 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 MD03 LSF registered?

MD03 LSF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is MD03 LSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD03 LSF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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