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SJ03 UCX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,965 mi
Last recorded128,965 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 128,965 miles

Centre and rear chassis is corroded

Nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leaks

Play in steering box

Window screen is cracked but not in drivers view

Fail 27 May 2016 128,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre and rear chassis is corroded

Nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leaks

Play in steering box

Window screen is cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 4 Jun 2015 123,089 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2015 123,089 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 116,553 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 24 May 2013 109,211 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 99,167 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2011 92,960 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 86,928 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 86,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 74,087 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 54,869 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 54,850 miles

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Aug 2006 35,147 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 27,651 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 27,651 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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 UCX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SJ03 UCX, 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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SJ03 UCX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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