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SL03 FVT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,681 mi
Last recorded100,681 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 FVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 100,681 miles

Offside Rear Mud flap corroded

Under car corroded

Vehicle under sealed

Fail 9 Aug 2019 100,678 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mud flap corroded

Under car corroded

Vehicle under sealed

Pass 23 Aug 2018 99,863 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 99,850 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside front flex brake hose ends (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside front to rear brake flex ends (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside rear brake flex ends (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside rear chassis at front of rear axle area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear chassis at rear of axle area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 98,933 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 97,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 94,609 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 92,476 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front brale slight bind

Pass 6 Jun 2013 91,985 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 91,984 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2012 91,077 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 89,951 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 2 Jun 2011 89,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Battery insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2010 87,152 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 87,150 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2010 84,499 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

offside rear disc heavily corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2008 69,907 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 69,907 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 59,395 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 59,395 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2006 38,447 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 FVT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL03 FVT, 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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SL03 FVT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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