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SM03 SAN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

158,533 mi
Last recorded158,533 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 SAN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 158,533 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 158,531 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 158,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished and split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished and split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished and split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished and split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Various areas of corrosion not considered excessive at this time

Pass 24 Apr 2020 151,881 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 148,811 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 148,811 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 142,630 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 128,488 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 115,505 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 111,518 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 102,540 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 102,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 92,327 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 92,316 miles

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2013 90,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2012 80,167 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 68,493 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 54,494 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 43,032 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 30,275 miles

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 1 May 2008 30,025 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2007 17,071 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 13,529 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 SAN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SM03 SAN, 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 SAN registered?

SM03 SAN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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