MOT Status
ValidMileage
161,394 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak various sections of the engine
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak various sections of the engine
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
Brake pipes undersealed not allowing full inspection
Oil leak
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear brake disc splash shields corroded
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both sides (6.6.6)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rearmost (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rearmost (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipes undersealed not allowing full inspection
Oil leak
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear brake disc splash shields corroded
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both sides (6.6.6)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)
advise both front shock absorber casings corroded but not leaking
advise oil leakage under engine area
all backplates badly corroded
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SG03 VFT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.
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 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 VFT, 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 VFT registered?
SG03 VFT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 March 2003.
Is SG03 VFT safe to buy?
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