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SA03 EKV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

167,227 mi
Last recorded167,227 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2017 167,227 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis legs (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play upper and lower (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 152,389 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 136,697 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 136,697 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 120,890 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 102,278 miles

Both rear bump stops are missing

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

Oil leak

Third row seats stowed at time of test

Pass 11 Oct 2012 98,329 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 98,329 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 135,905 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 76,707 miles

possible fuel leak from engine

rear diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 18 Apr 2009 68,841 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 59,569 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 59,569 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 58,363 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 58,118 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 58,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 46,534 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 EKV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EKV, 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 EKV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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