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ST03 EGZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

188,008 mi
Last recorded188,008 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 EGZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 188,008 miles

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

Underside suspension and structure has signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2016 180,720 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

underside suspension and structure signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Apr 2016 180,720 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

underside suspension and structure signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2015 172,244 miles

Oil leak

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

Seepage from rear axle

Pass 4 Apr 2014 148,595 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 128,823 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 118,167 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 118,167 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2012 117,516 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)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 117,476 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 102,991 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2011 102,951 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 89,324 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 76,034 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 59,959 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 46,855 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 35,584 miles

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

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

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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ST03 EGZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ST03 EGZ, 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 ST03 EGZ registered?

ST03 EGZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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