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P300 SPR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,744 mi
Last recorded87,744 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP300 SPR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 87,744 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 87,732 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 179,843 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 179,295 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 179,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 173,924 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 166,266 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 161,637 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 155,364 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 145,889 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Arm to chassis bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Arm to chassis bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 137,694 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 129,073 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 129,073 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 118,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre has cracks in the sidewall

offside front tyre has cracks in the sidewall

Pass 1 Sep 2011 106,439 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 99,404 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 99,403 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 87,334 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 87,334 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 67,927 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 67,927 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 49,573 miles

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

advise off side rear and off side front tyre perishing and running off on inner edges.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 33,798 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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P300 SPR 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 73.9%.

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 P300 SPR, 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 P300 SPR registered?

P300 SPR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is P300 SPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P300 SPR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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