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T8 UOY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,143 mi
Last recorded106,143 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 UOY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 106,143 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2014 106,143 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2013 103,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 103,243 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 98,457 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 98,457 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 89,129 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n,s,r height sensor link split

Fail 3 Feb 2011 89,128 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n,s,r height sensor link split

Pass 10 Feb 2010 76,872 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 69,160 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 58,887 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 58,791 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 51,554 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 45,563 miles

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

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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T8 UOY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T8 UOY, 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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What year was T8 UOY registered?

T8 UOY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is T8 UOY safe to buy?

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