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PX03 DKJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,851 mi
Last recorded93,851 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 DKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 93,851 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

corrosion underside car

exhaust corroded

nearside front wheel arch corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2017 93,850 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both rear chassis (6.6.6)

corrosion underside car

exhaust corroded

nearside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 93,239 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassie legs starting to corrode near fuel tank (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 92,179 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement just passed test (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

chassis and underside of car corroded but not holed

rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 91,196 miles

A.C.E pipes corroded.

All brake hose ferrules getting corroded.

Rear brake disc shields corroded away.

Rear chassis corroded.

Steering box slight oil leak.

Fail 11 Sep 2014 91,196 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

A.C.E pipes corroded.

All brake hose ferrules getting corroded.

Rear brake disc shields corroded away.

Rear chassis corroded.

Steering box slight oil leak.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 87,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 87,853 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 80,341 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 71,905 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 71,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 64,463 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 56,917 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 47,926 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2007 39,683 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 27,524 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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PX03 DKJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PX03 DKJ, 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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PX03 DKJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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