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SK03 UPX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,394 mi
Last recorded148,394 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 UPX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 148,394 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

very slight play in all 4 front ball joints

Pass 4 Sep 2014 143,815 miles

chassis corrosion and o/s outer sill

horn control slight fault

play in 2x steering ball joints as marked

Fail 2 Sep 2014 143,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

chassis corrosion and o/s outer sill

horn control slight fault

play in 2x steering ball joints as marked

Pass 18 Sep 2013 136,069 miles

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

oil leak rear diff

Fail 9 Sep 2013 135,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak rear diff

Pass 13 Sep 2012 128,570 miles

front shocker lower bushes split and perished

n/s/f,rear track rod end worn

Pass 14 Sep 2011 120,234 miles

oil leak on rear axle

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2010 112,287 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 99,842 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 99,842 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 96,390 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 75,022 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 UPX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UPX, 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 UPX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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