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SY03 USU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

128,658 mi
Last recorded128,658 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 USU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2019 128,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded On chassis side intermediate pipes x 2. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill & inner wheel arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill & inner wheel arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Landrover special vehicle no rear seats or belts fitted.

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 125,112 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 125,112 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2018 124,784 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust corroded in parts

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 115,095 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 115,095 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 90,034 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front bump rubbers missing

n/s front brake hose not secured in braket repared

wiper blades starting too split at ends

Pass 11 Mar 2015 70,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2015 70,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 67,090 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 67,060 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Rear/centre exhaust flange corroded.

Rear/centre exhaust mounting corroded.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 63,871 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 63,865 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 60,681 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 60,675 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 56,527 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 56,527 miles

Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 51,321 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 46,459 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 41,277 miles

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

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

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 13 Mar 2007 32,985 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 23,659 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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SY03 USU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SY03 USU, 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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SY03 USU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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