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SA03 DPW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,783 mi
Last recorded143,783 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 DPW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 143,783 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on insides (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

underside and components corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2018 136,804 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 136,799 miles

Emissions not tested due to being significantly above max values (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 128,288 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 107,374 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 101,611 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 99,012 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 99,012 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 93,200 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 93,200 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 87,833 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 77,579 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 68,306 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 57,752 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 57,752 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 47,136 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 37,160 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 37,160 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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SA03 DPW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SA03 DPW, 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 SA03 DPW registered?

SA03 DPW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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