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SC03 PGC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 PGC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underbody, chassis and suspension components corroded / coated in mud

Fail 8 Jun 2022 175,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under bonnet next to abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under bonnet (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

full underside of vehicle is corroded

n/s/f support bar is corroded

o/s/f support bar is corroded

rear foot step is corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2021 168,476 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 166,587 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 161,202 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 10 Nov 2017 159,029 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 151,566 miles

Engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2015 148,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 144,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/rear chassis bulged not holed

Pass 9 Aug 2013 140,614 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear bump stops missing

brake warning lamp on

offside front bump stop missing

Fail 5 Aug 2013 140,607 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

brake warning lamp on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front bump stop missing

Pass 30 Jul 2012 134,495 miles

handbrake warning light on

Fail 28 Jul 2012

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 131,111 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel regulator damp

n/s/r hight sensor damaged

n/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2010 124,208 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 124,207 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 111,739 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 111,739 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 101,691 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 74,323 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 49,529 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 28,047 miles

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

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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SC03 PGC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SC03 PGC, 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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SC03 PGC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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The MOT history for SC03 PGC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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