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SW03 KMM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

164,079 mi
Last recorded164,079 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 KMM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2020 164,079 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wing at ABS pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe leaking acs pipes (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable leaking oil (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 160,584 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 160,581 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill central (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 159,047 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 158,993 miles

Central Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush WATTS LINKAGE (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS LEG (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS LEG (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS LEG (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion STEP (6.1.C.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front RADIATOR CROSS/MEMBER EXCESSIVELY CORRODED

Pass 22 May 2017 154,859 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 154,859 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 151,050 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2016 151,049 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 148,229 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 148,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 142,886 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 137,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 May 2012 126,131 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 126,131 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 117,639 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 117,639 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 103,471 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 84,079 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 84,079 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2008 67,829 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 51,591 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 51,591 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2006 36,065 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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SW03 KMM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 SW03 KMM, 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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SW03 KMM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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