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SK03 UPW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,784 mi
Last recorded162,784 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 UPW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 May 2025 162,784 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))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged wiring insecure. (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive suspect gearbox/ transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens faded. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine --around alternator. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering component deformed but serviceable steering damper gaitor split. (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 153,755 miles

Front Steering are o/s ball joint slight play

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 153,755 miles

Front Steering are o/s ball joint slight play

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 144,539 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 141,158 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 134,170 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 121,295 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 121,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 118,534 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside and front crossmember has a lot of surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2017 116,300 miles

underside of the car has surface corrosion rear chassis

Pass 8 Jun 2016 112,784 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis has surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

front cross member corroded under bumper

Fail 4 Jun 2015 108,207 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

chassis has surface corrosion

mid to rear exhaust flange corroded

radiator crossmember corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2015 108,207 miles

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

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

chassis has surface corrosion

mid to rear exhaust flange corroded

radiator crossmember corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 105,063 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 102,348 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

damp around prop shaft

Pass 26 Jun 2012 97,931 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 94,413 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 89,073 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 82,351 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 74,188 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 66,547 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 53,406 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 UPW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPW, 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 UPW registered?

SK03 UPW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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The MOT history for SK03 UPW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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