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RA03 DXH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,738 mi
Last recorded132,738 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 DXH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 132,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o\s rear level sensor leaver arm broken

rear lpg gas tank has slight corrision

rear suspension ace pipes corroded

slight oil leak around power steering pump area

Fail 8 Mar 2022 132,736 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire filler joint (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 131,263 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front prop sliding joint dustcover split

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Discs corroded

Rear seats folded, seatbelts not tested

Fail 28 Jan 2021 131,260 miles

Brake performance not tested No Brake Fluid visible in reservoir (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front prop sliding joint dustcover split

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Discs corroded

Rear seats folded, seatbelts not tested

Fail 27 Aug 2020 131,007 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Shock absorber mounting turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Shock absorber mounting turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Propshaft sliding spline boot split

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 128,265 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 128,261 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 127,718 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 123,884 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 54,799 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 54,799 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 119,677 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 119,647 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 116,088 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

both sides front tyres wearing uneven and close to limits

exhaust corroded

hydraulic pipes to rear anti roll bar adjuster corroded

items removed from drivers view

oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2015 116,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 107,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Dec 2014 107,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2013 97,944 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 88,771 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 78,644 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2011 78,633 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2010 67,683 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 57,508 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 47,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Dec 2007 38,643 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2006 33,183 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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RA03 DXH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RA03 DXH, 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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RA03 DXH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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