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SW03 OKA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,119 mi
Last recorded87,119 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2024 87,119 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis at shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Fuel system component leaking At fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Behind shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 84,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear chassis corroded but not excessively

Fail 26 Jun 2023 84,910 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Burst pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear chassis corroded but not excessively

Pass 22 Jun 2022 83,592 miles

Front Lower cross member corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear outrigger missing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 82,831 miles

Front Lower cross member corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear outrigger corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

side step brackets corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2021 82,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed at bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower cross member corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear outrigger corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

side step brackets corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2020 81,328 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 81,312 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pressure regulator (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2019 79,599 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 79,578 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel pressure regulator (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2018 77,049 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 74,242 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 70,344 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 70,328 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter at rear (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking fuel pressure regulator (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 66,480 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 62,645 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 58,559 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 53,912 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,163 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 44,554 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 38,406 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 32,323 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 25,586 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 19,092 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 OKA 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 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 SW03 OKA, 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 OKA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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