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SJ03 UCF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,391 mi
Last recorded136,391 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 UCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 136,391 miles

Slight oil leak

Front lower bumper crossmember heavily corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 136,386 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front lower bumper crossmember heavily corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Slight oil leak

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 132,008 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush to chassis (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush to chassis (2.4.G.2)

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

chassis has been extensively patch welded

front cross member for bumper badly corroded

front propshaft rear uj has signs of rust from joint

Fail 11 Sep 2017 131,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush to chassis (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush to chassis (2.4.G.2)

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

chassis has been extensively patch welded

front cross member for bumper badly corroded

front propshaft rear uj has signs of rust from joint

Pass 24 Aug 2016 127,164 miles

All four tyres close to reqd tread depth

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 24 Aug 2016 127,164 miles

All four tyres close to reqd tread depth

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2015 120,581 miles

Chassis corroded

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 113,771 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 113,747 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight leak from pipes on rear anti roll bar valve

Pass 29 May 2013 106,733 miles

Oil leak

chassis corroded

n/s/r brake back plate missing

Pass 11 Jun 2012 103,216 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 103,212 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 95,419 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 76,557 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 76,541 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 67,741 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 66,665 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 56,699 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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SJ03 UCF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SJ03 UCF, 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 SJ03 UCF registered?

SJ03 UCF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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