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RG03 EHX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

100,927 mi
Last recorded100,927 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG03 EHX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 100,927 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 96,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 92,507 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 90,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension bushes starting to peel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 May 2020 90,096 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension bushes starting to peel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 82,810 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in waxoil (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced parts of chassis coated in waxoil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 75,828 miles

Advise recent under seal and paint on chassis.

Fluid leak, but not excessive General leaks on engine and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 75,828 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Advise recent under seal and paint on chassis.

Fluid leak, but not excessive General leaks on engine and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 74,359 miles

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

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

centre / rear exhaust weak

radiator support bracket corroded not structural

side steps corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2016 72,472 miles

Slight engine oil leak

Slight transfer box oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2016 72,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight engine oil leak

Slight transfer box oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2015 69,052 miles

Oil leak from engine.

Oil leak from transfer box.

Pass 9 Dec 2014 64,824 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 62,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 58,411 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 54,078 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front shock absorber lower bushes have slight wear

Front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Oil leak from transfer box area

Pass 6 Dec 2011 54,078 miles

Front shock absorber lower bushes have slight wear

Front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Oil leak from transfer box area

Pass 6 Dec 2010 47,405 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 47,405 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 41,111 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 37,257 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 33,964 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 29,457 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 25,110 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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RG03 EHX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 RG03 EHX, 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 RG03 EHX registered?

RG03 EHX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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The MOT history for RG03 EHX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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