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SK03 DLU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,064 mi
Last recorded138,064 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 DLU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2018 138,064 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear chassis rails are corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 131,609 miles

both rear brake pipes heavily corroded

corrosion not through all skins throughout the rear chassis rails

heavy engine oil leak

welding repairs undersealed

Fail 22 May 2017 131,609 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear brake pipes heavily corroded

corrosion not through all skins throughout the rear chassis rails

heavy engine oil leak

Pass 16 May 2016 125,591 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 119,413 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

corrosion not through all skins rear chassis rails

outer sills covered

play in front drag link bar n/s outer ball joint

vehicle emitting some black smoke

Fail 18 May 2015 119,412 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

both rear coil springs corroding

corrosion not through all skins rear chassis rails

outer sills covered

play in front drag link bar n/s outer ball joint

Pass 23 Apr 2014 112,608 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 20 May 2013 106,296 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 98,390 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 90,494 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear coil springs corroding

engine oil leak

surface corrosion through out chassis

Pass 20 May 2010 82,852 miles

n/s/r tyre going bald on edges + close to limit

some play in steering box

surface corrosion chassis rails

Pass 20 May 2009 74,663 miles
Fail 20 May 2009

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 23 May 2008 66,184 miles

Allhydraulic brake hose ferrules corroding

General surface corrosion on chassis

Fail 21 May 2008 66,171 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

both wiper blades split on ends

Pass 21 May 2007 57,683 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 50,829 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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SK03 DLU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK03 DLU, 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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SK03 DLU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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