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OY03 CKA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

177,351 mi
Last recorded177,351 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 CKA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 177,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

weld repairs have been undersealed

Pass 9 Nov 2018 167,093 miles

Offside Rear brake pack plate corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 161,836 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 159,170 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle @ 50%.... (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg - behind shock absorber top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg - behind shock absorber top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Handbrake travel long.

Off-side rear tyre, inner edge worn

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

near-side front brake - slow to rise

Pass 21 Mar 2016 155,116 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear back plates rusty

Fail 18 Mar 2016 155,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear back plates rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2015 145,702 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 145,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 134,170 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 119,092 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 119,089 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 96,890 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 96,885 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 96,473 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 96,470 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 82,736 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 74,287 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 61,455 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 61,452 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 56,191 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 56,191 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 49,171 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 38,251 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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OY03 CKA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OY03 CKA, 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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OY03 CKA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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