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P16 RUD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

194,715 mi
Last recorded194,715 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 RUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 194,715 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 189,122 miles

Body component slightly loose os ns side steps (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security os/r ns/r chassi (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os/f ns/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 180,761 miles

Fuel filter housing corroded

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

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

Rear exhaust flange corroded but secure

Fail 27 Dec 2018 180,734 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel filter housing corroded

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

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

Rear exhaust flange corroded but secure

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 180,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 170,463 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 163,144 miles

centre exhaust mount broke

Fail 20 Dec 2016 163,144 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f (8.2.2)

centre exhaust mount broke

Pass 17 Dec 2015 154,886 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 154,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 143,298 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 143,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 136,901 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 129,513 miles

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

clutch slave cylinder leaking

steering box leaking

Pass 18 Jan 2012 120,530 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 109,017 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 109,012 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 98,593 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

coolant level below minimum

Fail 25 Jan 2010 98,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

coolant level below minimum

Pass 26 Jan 2009 87,156 miles

N\s drag link end gaiter perishing.

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 77,940 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 68,640 miles

fuel filter very rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2006 55,266 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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P16 RUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P16 RUD, 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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P16 RUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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