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SK03 FTV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,239 mi
Last recorded120,239 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 FTV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 120,239 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 120,231 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel system component leaking engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure excessive corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 119,294 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 119,276 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 117,819 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 116,930 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 114,346 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 111,299 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 106,305 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 106,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 95,482 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 95,480 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 85,751 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 76,825 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 64,488 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 86,495 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 86,440 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (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 FTV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FTV, 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 SK03 FTV registered?

SK03 FTV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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