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SG03 THN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

142,210 mi
Last recorded142,210 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 142,210 miles

exhaust flange at centre and tail corroding

Fail 22 Mar 2023 142,210 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust flange at centre and tail corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2022 87,997 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 86,886 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 85,652 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 85,646 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 83,522 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 83,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 129,796 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 78,231 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 78,228 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 75,733 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 71,593 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 67,590 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 67,480 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 64,025 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 62,446 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 62,430 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 61,574 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 59,176 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 55,969 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 55,969 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 50,390 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 43,659 miles

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 1 Apr 2006 35,396 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 THN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 THN, 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 THN registered?

SG03 THN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is SG03 THN safe to buy?

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