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X561 MAK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,831 mi
Last recorded147,831 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX561 MAK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 147,831 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake discs rusty as if vehicle has been stood

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

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

Rear bump stops missing

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Temp repair to rear suspension level sensor

Very heavily undersealed underside

Fail 16 Mar 2022 147,831 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake discs rusty as if vehicle has been stood

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Rear bump stops missing

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Temp repair to rear suspension level sensor

Very heavily undersealed underside

Pass 27 Jan 2021 147,775 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

all underbody, and components , brake pipes coated

both front wheel bearings slight play

Fail 6 Jan 2021 147,775 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 147,771 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear bump stops missing

Pass 26 Jul 2018 141,275 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 130,010 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 129,994 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 118,461 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 118,445 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 112,244 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 105,485 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 102,232 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 98,650 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 98,636 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 88,432 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 74,160 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 61,777 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 48,780 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 35,837 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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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X561 MAK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X561 MAK, 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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X561 MAK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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