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B16 TOG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,640 mi
Last recorded117,640 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 TOG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 117,640 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front body mounting bracket corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight deterioration in both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 114,309 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 112,544 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 112,544 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 109,299 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 109,299 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel regulator (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower shock absorber bush slightly deteriorated

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all track rod end dust covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 106,354 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 104,064 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 101,894 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 101,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear axle centre watts linkage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 98,874 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 98,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 95,845 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 95,840 miles

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)

deterioration in exhaust system.

rear suspension bump stops missing.

slight corrosion in both sides centre/rear body mounts.

slight corrosion in both sides front flexible brake hose ferrules.

slight corrosion in rear brake pipe.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 92,439 miles

both rear bump stops missing.

deterioration in exhaust system.

rear seat fitments slightly worn.

slight corrosion In offside front brake hose ferrules.

Fail 6 Sep 2016 92,439 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides rear brake pipes to flexible hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both rear bump stops missing.

deterioration in exhaust system.

rear seat fitments slightly worn.

slight corrosion In offside front brake hose ferrules.

slight corrosion in nearside rear chassis leg.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 88,029 miles

Deterioration to the exhaust system and support brackets

Offside Rear Corrosion to chassis leg

Surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 3 Sep 2014 83,922 miles

deterioration in exhaust system and support brackets

Pass 4 Sep 2013 80,390 miles

slight binding on o/s front brake

slight deterioration in both front tyres between tread pattern

Pass 17 Sep 2012 73,928 miles

deterioration on exhaust system

Fail 13 Sep 2012 73,928 miles

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

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

deterioration on exhaust system

Pass 12 Sep 2011 66,588 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Aug 2010 57,939 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 53,518 miles

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

nsf and osf slight cracking on tyre side walls nar and osr slight cracking on tyre side walls

Pass 4 Sep 2008 46,368 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 46,363 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 42,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 37,558 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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B16 TOG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 B16 TOG, 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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B16 TOG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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