MOT Status
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Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front propshaft , Front u-j (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose fouling on axle
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose fouling on spring
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Power steering fluid level low
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front propshaft , Front u-j (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tramp bar rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner wing corrosion
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tramp bar rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front inner wing corrosion
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
offside rear inner sill corrosion
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front tramp bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front tramp bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tramp bar rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner wing corrosion
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tramp bar rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front inner wing corrosion
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess at offside front at chassis leg (5.3.5 (b) (i))
light mist of oil on suspension pipes
Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear prop bush rubber cracked
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak onto a/r/b/link (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
w/blades have slight tear at ends
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
NSR BUMP STOP MISSING
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
tailgate blade torn
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
NSR BUMP STOP MISSING
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
tailgate blade torn
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SA03 NEH 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 72%.
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 NEH, 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 NEH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.
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