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S333 LAF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

120,475 mi
Last recorded120,475 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS333 LAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 120,475 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 120,473 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 117,049 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 117,039 miles

Brake performance not tested due to wheel bearing (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc back plate (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 114,362 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL suspension components corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 114,361 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded ALL suspension components corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 112,086 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 112,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working all (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 103,738 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear bump stops missing

Rear chassis starting to corroded

corrosion starting in front body mounts and outriggers

Pass 13 Jul 2017 100,082 miles

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

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

fuel filter damp

Pass 27 Jul 2016 94,591 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 91,925 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 91,923 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2014 86,437 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 80,096 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 75,423 miles

oil leak

slight play to o/s/f track rod end

Fail 31 Mar 2012 75,423 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

oil leak

slight play to o/s/f track rod end

Pass 24 Aug 2011 73,550 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 70,137 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 67,374 miles

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

engine oil leak

oil leak near side rear wheel hub

Fail 26 Aug 2009 67,374 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

engine oil leak

oil leak near side rear wheel hub

Pass 9 Oct 2008 57,145 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 43,646 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 43,646 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2006 30,951 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,951 miles

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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S333 LAF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 S333 LAF, 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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S333 LAF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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