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SP03 PSU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,277 mi
Last recorded129,277 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 PSU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 129,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 123,516 miles

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

Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel under radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure: strengthening plate coverd in sealent

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 117,009 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 115,847 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 115,626 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Both front & middle in several areas chassis (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2015 111,572 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 111,567 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way Offside front brake binding (3.7.C.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front & rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2014 106,787 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2014 106,787 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 101,287 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 101,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 95,552 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 95,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 89,385 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 84,794 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 84,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 79,286 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 79,256 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 79,123 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Slight play at steering drop arm

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2009 71,675 miles

both front to rear brake pipes are corroding.

nearside front tyre tread atr 1.9mm,255/55/18h.

offside front tyre tread at 2mm.

offside front wheel bearing becoming noisy.

steering box is weeping oil.

Pass 29 May 2008 64,199 miles

brake pipes; both front to rear are corroding.

offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

Pass 30 May 2007 56,387 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 May 2006 52,467 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 49,389 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 PSU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PSU, 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 PSU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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