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SR03 NGV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

225,206 mi
Last recorded225,206 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 225,206 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 211,012 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear lights slightly cracked and has condensation

chassis rusty but not holed

Pass 30 Nov 2020 199,688 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 25 Nov 2020 199,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH REAR MAIN BUSHES (FRONT BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT ARM BUSHES (REAR BUHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

rear axle bush slight play/movement

Fail 12 Nov 2020 199,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 186,129 miles

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

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 7 Sep 2017 184,765 miles

Front Brake discs wearing on rear face

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 30 Aug 2016 181,910 miles

both front flexi pipes,also front to rear flexi pipes slight corrosion

chassis corroded in parts

front and rear discs pitted/worn

oil leak at gearbox also both diffs

slight oil leak at power steering box lower arm

Pass 19 Aug 2015 175,533 miles

Brake pipes covered in protective coating

Engine covers fitted

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2014 168,566 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 155,123 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front diff pinions seal leaking

fuel filter corroding

gear box has oil leak

rear exhaust joint corroded

rear trailing arm front bushes perishing both sides

Pass 7 Aug 2012 148,772 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 148,756 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 136,191 miles

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 119,303 miles

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

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

o/s/rear backplate corroded

oil leak from oil cooler

Pass 30 Jul 2010 119,303 miles

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

o/s/rear backplate corroded

oil leak from oil cooler

Pass 30 Jul 2009 106,657 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 106,657 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 90,034 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 90,034 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 64,731 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 34,416 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 NGV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NGV, 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 NGV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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