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SP03 PNU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,236 mi
Last recorded102,236 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 PNU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 102,236 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 100,875 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 100,872 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded on chassis leg x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017

under covers engine covers

Fail 25 Feb 2017

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under covers engine covers

Pass 21 Aug 2015 93,370 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 86,592 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 86,592 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 79,176 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 70,597 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 63,307 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 63,307 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 55,543 miles

slight leak on rear anti roll bar ram

Fail 6 Oct 2010 55,537 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

slight leak on rear anti roll bar ram

Pass 18 Sep 2009 47,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 10 Sep 2008 45,682 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 34,797 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 34,797 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 25,654 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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SP03 PNU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SP03 PNU, 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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SP03 PNU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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