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SG03 TFJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

178,905 mi
Last recorded178,905 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 178,905 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 178,905 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured by spot lamp bracket (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 176,348 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 173,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play stub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 165,901 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 165,901 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 161,950 miles

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 161,950 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 154,675 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 149,157 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 134,487 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 132,516 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear brake backing plate corroded

Fail 21 May 2014 132,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 21 May 2013 125,811 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 16 May 2012 117,164 miles

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

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

rear bump stops missing

spare tyre worn low

Pass 16 Jun 2011 113,097 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2010 98,653 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 98,653 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2009 79,123 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 79,123 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 68,049 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2008 68,049 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 51,849 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 40,420 miles

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

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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SG03 TFJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SG03 TFJ, 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 TFJ registered?

SG03 TFJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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