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SL03 OBZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

231,490 mi
Last recorded231,490 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 OBZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 231,490 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 215,413 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 202,821 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 May 2017 191,203 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 172,759 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 157,170 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 146,820 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 130,303 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 129,636 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 104,591 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 96,100 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 83,344 miles

r/o/s brake pads worn

slight dampness around power steering box o visual leak detected)

windscreen slight damage

Pass 8 Aug 2007 53,655 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 31,602 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 OBZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OBZ, 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 OBZ registered?

SL03 OBZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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