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SA03 EKU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,718 mi
Last recorded99,718 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 EKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 99,718 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 91,907 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 91,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi holed behind down pipe (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi holed behind down pipe (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi holed near shock fixing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi holed near shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 85,652 miles

Chassis has lots of previous patch repairs and surface corrosion to entire surface

Pass 26 Oct 2015 83,255 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corrode

Offside Front osf brake has slite binde

front and rear chassie corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2015 83,252 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front of front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr top shock mount on chassie as marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassie as marked (6.6.6)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassie as marked (6.6.6)

Nearside Front inner wing corrode

Offside Front osf brake has slite binde

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear chassie corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2014 79,482 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 17 Nov 2014 79,478 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 26 Nov 2013 71,598 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 71,593 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 68,800 miles

Rear discs in poor condition

welding on chassis has been heavily coated in underseal

Fail 6 Sep 2012 68,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear discs in poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2011 66,918 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2011 66,916 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 64,409 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 58,098 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 51,458 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 47,138 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 38,975 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 32,288 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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SA03 EKU 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 SA03 EKU, 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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SA03 EKU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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