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SM03 DZA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,987 mi
Last recorded141,987 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 DZA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 141,987 miles

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

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

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

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

underside has corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2022 136,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 131,333 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 127,926 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 127,926 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 123,375 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 118,976 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 114,096 miles

Offside head light slight condensation

Pass 22 Feb 2016 109,253 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 109,253 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 103,646 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 103,646 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 96,636 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 89,941 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

offside front tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

slight sweat at steering box

Pass 14 Feb 2012 83,127 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

nearside rear tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 21 Feb 2011 74,330 miles

corrosion on front coil springs

oil leak from engine

oil leak from front axle

rear brake pads worn

Pass 16 Feb 2010 63,398 miles

brake pipe at rear rusty

slight fuel leak at engine

slight play at nearside drag link end

Pass 17 Feb 2009 53,543 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 44,539 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 36,819 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 28,815 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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SM03 DZA 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 85.7%.

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 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 SM03 DZA, 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 SM03 DZA registered?

SM03 DZA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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