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SL03 AOD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,625 mi
Last recorded97,625 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 AOD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 97,625 miles

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2015 92,959 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened all pipes (2.4.D.3)

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

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

full exhaust system corroded, centre bracket broken

Fail 25 Nov 2015 92,959 miles

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

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

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened all pipes (2.4.D.3)

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

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

full exhaust system corroded, centre bracket broken

Pass 5 Sep 2014 90,359 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 84,012 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear anti roll bar shock absorber has slight leak

Fail 19 Feb 2013 83,802 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear anti roll bar shock absorber has slight leak

Pass 15 Feb 2012 76,638 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 71,455 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre is slightly cracked and perished

Pass 9 Feb 2010 64,887 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 64,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 56,135 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 56,135 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 49,070 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 41,930 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 27,809 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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SL03 AOD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SL03 AOD, 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 SL03 AOD registered?

SL03 AOD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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