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S3 PFN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

173,878 mi
Last recorded173,878 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 PFN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 173,878 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 166,311 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 160,669 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2020 159,321 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 156,070 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 152,430 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 149,042 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 144,511 miles

Both rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2015 140,125 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 140,125 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 134,701 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 127,034 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 119,309 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 119,309 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 109,308 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear brake back plates rusty

vehicle slightly lower on os

water in nsr light unit

Fail 5 Apr 2011 109,308 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

vehicle slightly lower on os

water in nsr light unit

Pass 22 Apr 2010 97,613 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Step Rusty

Small Amount Of Water In N/S/F Headlight

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 97,167 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Step Rusty

Small Amount Of Water In N/S/F Headlight

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2009 88,727 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 88,727 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 77,770 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 53,620 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2006
Pass 27 Jun 2006 23,366 miles

unable to check n/s/r occasional seat belt and buckle due to gun box being fitted

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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S3 PFN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S3 PFN, 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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S3 PFN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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