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SK03 EOB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,734 mi
Last recorded97,734 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 EOB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 97,734 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wiper arms stiff (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 97,727 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail ( in front of bump stop ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper arms stiff (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 96,935 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 18 May 2022 96,933 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 19 Mar 2021 95,484 miles

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

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

corrosion to chassis rails

Pass 7 Feb 2020 93,055 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Nearside Rear disc back-shield perished

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear diff damp

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 93,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing / abs pump mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Nearside Rear disc back-shield perished

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear diff damp

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 89,316 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 77,809 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (front) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 70,264 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 66,280 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 66,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 59,619 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 53,741 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 51,595 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 45,904 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 44,334 miles

OIL LEAK

THE EXHAUST AND CHASSIS IS CORRODED

Pass 8 Jun 2010 43,214 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 35,784 miles

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

Oil leak

hi level stop light not working

Pass 10 Dec 2007 28,509 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 21,555 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 21,551 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 EOB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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