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SV03 LHX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,740 mi
Last recorded93,740 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 LHX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 93,740 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake dragging

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

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

body mounts rusty 2 at front and 2 at rear

Pass 7 Sep 2019 92,720 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 90,839 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 90,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 88,021 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 85,547 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 83,425 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 81,831 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 78,387 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 70,833 miles

both front wiper blades are slightly split

Fail 3 Sep 2012 70,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wiper blades are slightly split

center brake light inop

Pass 9 Sep 2011 66,326 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 66,275 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 60,702 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 60,702 miles

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 55,106 miles

nearside front wiper blade slightly deteroirated

Pass 12 Sep 2008 50,501 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 46,111 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 46,111 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 40,155 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 LHX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 SV03 LHX, 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 LHX registered?

SV03 LHX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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