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B20 TUD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,464 mi
Last recorded161,464 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 TUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 161,464 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn watt linkage (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 159,270 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn watt linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 156,373 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 151,631 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 144,930 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))

Pass 13 May 2019 136,972 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 127,370 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 115,419 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 108,553 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 108,400 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front differential pinion oil seal leaking.

High level stop lamp inoperative.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 102,102 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 102,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 100,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 100,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 98,073 miles

rattle from exhaust center box

rear step in badly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2012 95,635 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 92,194 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 92,194 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 88,068 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 88,068 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 82,531 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 74,874 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 67,373 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 67,373 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 61,588 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 55,790 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 47,927 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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B20 TUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B20 TUD, 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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B20 TUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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