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S88 DGP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,695 mi
Last recorded119,695 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 DGP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 119,695 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2019 119,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 115,458 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 115,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 112,187 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 112,131 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking front too rear (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 109,989 miles

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

Offside Front panard bar bush has slight play

Rear chassis are slightly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 103,030 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 96,461 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 90,141 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2012 83,180 miles

offside rear axle has slight leakage from bearing housing

Pass 18 Feb 2011 73,825 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 73,820 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

did not brake test due to excessive fluid leaking from o/s/r caliper

Pass 10 Feb 2010 58,852 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 58,850 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 46,365 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 46,365 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 62,095 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 49,450 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 47,392 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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S88 DGP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S88 DGP, 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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S88 DGP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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