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SUI 4079

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

182,413 mi
Last recorded182,413 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUI 4079
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 182,413 miles

Nearside Rear chassis rail has traces of body filler

slightly oil leaking front engine bay

underbody sprayed sealant

Pass 2 Dec 2017 178,889 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 284,549 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 284,546 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking over chassis pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2015 167,989 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 167,989 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 85,946 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 71,551 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 71,485 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

nearside front wiper blade is split but is clearing the windscreen

vehicle has a very serious oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2006 53,931 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 53,931 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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SUI 4079 is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SUI 4079, 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 SUI 4079 registered?

SUI 4079 is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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