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SV03 LYD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,657 mi
Last recorded165,657 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 LYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 165,657 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 165,656 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 abs pump to front hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking behind wheel(rubbing on pipe) (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 165,640 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened x 2 (2.4.G.1)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 165,628 miles

Fluid suspension unit inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Nearside side step insecure

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside side step insecure

child seat fitted so can not check seatbelt fully

Pass 7 Oct 2016 145,148 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 145,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 129,963 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsr chassie corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2014 122,052 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 122,052 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2013 112,947 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 104,909 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 96,910 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear discs corroded and scored.

Fail 12 Jul 2011 96,910 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear discs corroded and scored.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 85,813 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 73,219 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 73,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 59,753 miles

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)

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

slight leak at oil cooler pipes near steering box

Pass 23 Jul 2007 46,282 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 31,467 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 31,465 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 LYD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SV03 LYD, 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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SV03 LYD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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