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SK03 UPA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

193,832 mi
Last recorded193,832 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 193,832 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 193,827 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 191,461 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 188,264 miles

Front oil leak from engine

Offside Rear has nail in it and cracking throw out tread

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

full under side of vehicle heavily corroded

oil leak from gearbox/transfer box

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 21 Mar 2016 188,259 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal leaking from steering box (2.3.3b)

Front oil leak from engine

Offside Rear has nail in it and cracking throw out tread

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

full under side of vehicle heavily corroded

oil leak from gearbox/transfer box

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 13 Mar 2015 178,728 miles

Front & rear suspension components showing corrosion

Front brake backing plates holed & corroded

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 178,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front & rear suspension components showing corrosion

Front brake backing plates holed & corroded

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 168,745 miles

Chassis & suspension components showing corrosion

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

Offside & nearside chassis showing signs of heavy corrosion

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 168,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside & nearside chassis showing signs of heavy corrosion

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Slight bind on nearside rear wheel

Suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2013 158,104 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f back plate corroded

o/s/r back plate corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2013 158,104 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f back plate corroded

o/s/r back plate corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 139,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake backing plate holed & showing heavy corrosion.

Offside rear brake backing plate holed & showing signs of heavy corrosion

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 125,449 miles

Air suspension light showing on dash

Air suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Air suspension valves showing wear

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear number plate marked

Slight misting inside offside front headlamp

Pass 30 Mar 2010 198,627 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 108,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 93,283 miles

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

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

Rear number plate marked

Pass 3 Mar 2008 76,637 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 60,690 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 42,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 UPA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UPA, 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 UPA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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