CarVerify

Free Car Check

SP03 POU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,727 mi
Last recorded99,727 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 POU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 99,727 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 93,916 miles

chassis rusting

Pass 5 Jan 2017 90,638 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 90,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 86,693 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 86,687 miles

Ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 84,744 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 84,744 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 80,457 miles

both rear chassis rails rusted

nsf wheel bearing has very slight roughness

Pass 7 Jun 2013 77,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear brake disc worn

nearside wiper blade worn

offside front bump stop missing

Pass 2 Jun 2012 67,970 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 62,026 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

general underbody corrosion

Fail 16 May 2011 62,026 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2010 55,978 miles

Advise corrosion on various areas on underside of vehicle

Advise exhaust is corroded

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 55,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Advise corrosion on various areas on underside of vehicle

Advise exhaust is corroded

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 50,630 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 42,579 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 42,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 31,790 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 22,614 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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SP03 POU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 POU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SP03 POU?

You can check the full history of SP03 POU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SP03 POU registered?

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

Is SP03 POU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP03 POU shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP03 POU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SP03 POU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.