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S20 CDA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,168 mi
Last recorded150,168 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 CDA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 150,168 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 144,639 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 138,382 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 132,077 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 128,024 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 128,022 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 123,559 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 123,559 miles

Centre Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 123,367 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 123,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 119,563 miles

wipers not parking automatically when switch off

Fail 22 Oct 2012 119,563 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wipers not parking automatically when switch off

Pass 28 Oct 2011 108,782 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 108,782 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 96,653 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 84,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 84,022 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 73,289 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 65,199 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 65,199 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 40,995 miles

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

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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S20 CDA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S20 CDA, 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 S20 CDA registered?

S20 CDA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is S20 CDA safe to buy?

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