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TIW 8989

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

171,371 mi
Last recorded171,371 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIW 8989
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 171,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 171,353 miles

Fuel hose leaking Above rear axle and on the front above chjassis (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 167,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 163,605 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive front nearside diff driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2022 163,100 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 158,039 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively transfer box end (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 150,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 145,039 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 145,011 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.84 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 139,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 134,840 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 131,704 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 128,130 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 128,130 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play one on steering box end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 124,229 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 120,303 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 117,981 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 115,952 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 112,428 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 107,602 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 101,220 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 93,468 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 84,526 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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TIW 8989 is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 TIW 8989, 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 TIW 8989 registered?

TIW 8989 is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is TIW 8989 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIW 8989 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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