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SD03 CWA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,717 mi
Last recorded111,717 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 CWA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 111,717 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 111,717 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 106,430 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

advise : heavy surface corrosion to front and rear chassis rails

Fail 31 Jan 2022 106,430 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

advise : heavy surface corrosion to front and rear chassis rails

Pass 16 Oct 2020 102,948 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 102,929 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2019 96,717 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 96,689 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing by abs pump (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 84,896 miles

Offside Front BUMPSTOP MISSING

Offside Rear BUMPSTOP MISSING

Offside Rear REVERSING LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Fail 18 May 2018 84,882 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front BUMPSTOP MISSING

Offside Rear BUMPSTOP MISSING

Offside Rear REVERSING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Rear TYRE FLAT-INFLATED

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

Pass 16 May 2017 77,237 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 70,177 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 66,748 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 64,071 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 58,696 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 58,686 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 51,033 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 43,219 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 36,200 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 36,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 30,314 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 30,312 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 23,527 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 23,527 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive 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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SD03 CWA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SD03 CWA, 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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SD03 CWA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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