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SR03 BBK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,222 mi
Last recorded134,222 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 BBK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 134,222 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 134,214 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 128,380 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 128,376 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 122,578 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade starting to smear but still clearing screen.

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade starting to smear but still clearing screen

Pass 26 Sep 2016 121,541 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 117,219 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 112,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 112,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 104,268 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 104,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 94,576 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 89,393 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 83,354 miles

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 72,202 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 61,275 miles

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

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

o/s wiper / all brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2008 61,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

o/s wiper / all brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2007 50,035 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 50,032 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2006 38,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 38,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SR03 BBK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SR03 BBK, 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 SR03 BBK registered?

SR03 BBK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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The MOT history for SR03 BBK shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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