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W55 LAC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,618 mi
Last recorded106,618 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW55 LAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 106,618 miles

Central Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM BOX BUT NOT EXCESSIVE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM BACK OF ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 102,906 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perishing

Fail 2 Nov 2017 102,845 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

all tyres perished

coolant level low

exhaust system has slight corrosion

hydraulic anti roll bar pipes corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2016 101,898 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 100,260 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 100,259 miles

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 98,391 miles

All tyres are slightly perrished on sidewalls

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 98,391 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

All tyres are slightly perrished on sidewalls

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 96,011 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 96,011 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 91,826 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 85,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 80,086 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 70,241 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 64,341 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 92,637 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 69,510 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2006 69,510 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W55 LAC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W55 LAC, 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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W55 LAC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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