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SUE 922M

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,222 mi
Last recorded106,222 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUE 922M
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 106,222 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 106,221 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 104,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 104,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 100,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 97,350 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 94,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 92,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jun 2016 92,895 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jun 2016 92,891 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear bump stops missing

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear step corroded

Fail 12 May 2015 87,579 miles

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

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

Front diff pinion seal has slight seepage + Suspect slight dampness on fuel vent pipe + Rear step bar corroding

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 May 2015 87,579 miles

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

Front diff pinion seal has slight seepage + Suspect slight dampness on fuel vent pipe + Rear step bar corroding

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 May 2014 78,574 miles

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

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

front diff seal leaking

Pass 13 May 2013 71,890 miles

Oil leak

diff oil seal leaking

Pass 4 May 2012 60,195 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 50,758 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 47,040 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 41,622 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

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

Pass 1 May 2008 33,217 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 26,544 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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SUE 922M is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SUE 922M, 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 SUE 922M registered?

SUE 922M is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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