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SA03 WBW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,373 mi
Last recorded177,373 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 WBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 177,373 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 167,154 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Centre Chassis area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis Area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 167,154 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Centre Chassis area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis Area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 159,360 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 159,358 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 152,830 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 152,808 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both under sills between body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear of front axle but forward of suspention mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2016 144,754 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 144,754 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear tail lamps (1.1.A.3f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 137,739 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 129,859 miles

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

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

all 4 brake disc back plates corroded

oil req top up

power steering box has slight weep of fluid

rear no plate light a little dim

some brake flexy pipe ferels starting to corrode

some play in steering box

Fail 24 Jul 2014 129,859 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

all 4 brake disc back plates corroded

oil req top up

power steering box has slight weep of fluid

rear no plate light a little dim

some brake flexy pipe ferels starting to corrode

some play in steering box

Fail 3 Apr 2013 123,684 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Gearbox rear cross member nearside location has four retaining bolts one missing and one very loose

Offside front bump stop missing

This is the result of a Quality Check carried out by a VOSA Examiner.

high level brake light inoperative

ACE fluid resevoir well below minimum level

Pass 20 Mar 2013 123,434 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 123,434 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 116,247 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 116,245 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 103,770 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 103,760 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2010 96,581 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 81,489 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 81,489 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 68,940 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 57,946 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 44,983 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 WBW 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 60%.

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 WBW, 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 WBW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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