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SV03 AEE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,051 mi
Last recorded162,051 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 AEE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 162,051 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 130,050 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 126,880 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 124,611 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front half of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 122,085 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter loose (2.5.C.1a)

Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush rear axle pivot and bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

nearside front brake binding slightly

oil leak

vehicle underside/chassis surface corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2015 122,074 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings as marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter loose (2.5.C.1a)

Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush rear axle pivot and bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

nearside front brake binding slightly

oil leak

vehicle underside/chassis surface corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2014 119,053 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 119,053 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 112,690 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 112,620 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 101,594 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 101,594 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 91,352 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 69,664 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 69,664 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 66,789 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2008 60,995 miles

front shockers lower bushs spliting

Pass 9 Mar 2007 48,762 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 41,935 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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SV03 AEE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SV03 AEE, 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 SV03 AEE registered?

SV03 AEE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is SV03 AEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV03 AEE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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