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SA03 WCV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,545 mi
Last recorded136,545 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 WCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 136,545 miles

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 129,240 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 119,721 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 107,882 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 107,880 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 102,283 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 102,283 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 92,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 92,491 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 83,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 73,969 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 73,969 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

all 4 tyres outer wall perished

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2008 67,290 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 56,294 miles

slight dampness at fuel filter o/sr

Fail 16 Oct 2007 56,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

slight dampness at fuel filter o/sr

Pass 21 Mar 2006 36,953 miles

slight oil leak at rear axle diff seal

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 WCV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WCV, 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 WCV registered?

SA03 WCV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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