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SB03 CGK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

180,375 mi
Last recorded180,375 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 CGK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2018 180,375 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Central Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hockey stick mtg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

abs pump mtg area corroded

coolant level low

oil leak

rear brake back plates corroded and holed

Pass 10 Feb 2017 171,284 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 171,247 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

general brake bind

Pass 17 Feb 2016 163,268 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 155,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2015 155,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 147,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 143,098 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 134,845 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 134,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 122,505 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 102,510 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

nsr bump stop missing

Fail 9 Sep 2009 102,510 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

nsr bump stop missing

Pass 8 Sep 2008 88,612 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 88,612 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 84,286 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2007 84,286 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 105,647 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 105,647 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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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SB03 CGK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SB03 CGK, 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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SB03 CGK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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