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SR03 GFK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

209,614 mi
Last recorded209,614 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 GFK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 209,614 miles

Nearside Front axle shaft seal leaking

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 208,826 miles

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn watts linkage bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached hockey stick bolt slack (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front axle shaft seal leaking

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 200,209 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit what l would accept (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear number plate lights have poor light output

Fail 29 Nov 2022 200,209 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached nut slack (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit what l would accept (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear number plate lights have poor light output

Pass 26 Nov 2021 180,221 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre linkage (watts) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 180,221 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached bolt slack (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre linkage (watts) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 156,968 miles

steering damper bush ,has play

Fail 23 Nov 2020 156,792 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn watt linkage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering damper bush ,has play

Pass 15 Nov 2019 133,450 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play behind hub one (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 133,384 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn the 3 bush's all worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play behind hub one (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 110,706 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 110,706 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn WATTS linkage bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 87,626 miles

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

Service brake just passing test (55%)Requires attention

Pass 9 Sep 2013 81,143 miles

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

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

advise chassis has varying degrees of corrosion present throughout

nearside rear wing insecure

Fail 4 Sep 2013 81,143 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

advise chassis has varying degrees of corrosion present throughout

nearside rear wing insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2012 76,775 miles

all brake hose ferrules slightly corroded.

chassis heavily corroded.

non visible brake pipes cannot be checked for condition

offside and nearside front axle bump stops missing.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 66,261 miles

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

advise offside wiper blade becoming worn

Pass 6 Sep 2010 60,199 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)

advise offside rear brake disc has some corrosion present

advise various brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 3 Sep 2010 60,185 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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)

advise offside rear brake disc has some corrosion present

advise various brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 20 Aug 2009 56,096 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 51,047 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 51,047 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2007 47,097 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 41,743 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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SR03 GFK 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 62.5%.

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 GFK, 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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SR03 GFK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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