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SG03 PXS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,912 mi
Last recorded143,912 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 PXS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 143,912 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 142,441 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 137,582 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 137,574 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper in various places (6.1.C.1)

Emissions not tested due to the fuel leak (7.4.B.1)

Fuel pipe leaking all the fuel pipes have heavy corrosion and are leaking in various places (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened os and ns (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake performance not tested Due to the braking system having a serious leak (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake flexi to the steel pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick os and ns but the os is metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Oil leak 1/2 shaft seal has a slight leak ()

Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 132,243 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre is slightly perished

Oil leak ()

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

fuel pipes rusted

Pass 11 Dec 2015 122,779 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 122,676 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 112,961 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 112,959 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 97,954 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2012 82,474 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 77,757 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 70,656 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 62,853 miles

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 component (2.3.3b)

SRS light on

Fail 8 Oct 2009 62,835 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

SRS light on

Pass 1 Oct 2008 54,147 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 45,200 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 36,819 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 36,808 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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SG03 PXS 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 78.9%.

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 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 SG03 PXS, 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 SG03 PXS registered?

SG03 PXS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 March 2003.

Is SG03 PXS safe to buy?

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