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SV03 OUX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

152,905 mi
Last recorded152,905 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 152,905 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 152,905 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 150,700 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 139,251 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 137,561 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 137,509 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 121,706 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached and within 30cm of a body mounting (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached and within 30cm of a body mounting (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Damp around steering box

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2017 111,712 miles

Damp around steering box

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 111,709 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking back of engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Damp around steering box

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 103,117 miles

Brake warning light on but all brake components are ok

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Dec 2016 103,113 miles

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake warning light on but all brake components are ok

Front coil springs corroded

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 93,028 miles

Centre and rear chassis corroded

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear to body (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear to body (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 83,709 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 76,914 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 76,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 72,256 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 72,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 67,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 61,067 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 53,732 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 45,122 miles

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

Offside rear disc has slight surface rust

Slight leak from steering box

Slight play nearside front drag link end

front wiper blades torn at tips

Pass 16 Jan 2008 36,786 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 27,814 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 OUX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OUX, 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 OUX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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