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B23 OCK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

114,749 mi
Last recorded114,749 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 OCK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 114,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

advise : both rear wheel arches corroded

advise : surface corrosion to front and rear chassis rails

Fail 6 Aug 2025 114,749 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

advise : both rear wheel arches corroded

advise : surface corrosion to front and rear chassis rails

Pass 2 Aug 2024 113,286 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

advise : surface corrosion to front and rear chassis rails

Pass 22 Jul 2023 111,128 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 108,732 miles

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

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

advise : front side steps corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2021 105,489 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 102,637 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 98,884 miles

advise : under body surface/chassis corrsion

Pass 6 Jun 2018 93,694 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joints slight play/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 93,694 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joints slight play/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 89,091 miles

advise : under body/chassis surface corrsion

Pass 11 Jun 2016 84,832 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 80,663 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 76,329 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

advise rear bump stops missing

Pass 11 Jun 2013 70,958 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 64,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 64,127 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 64,082 miles

O/S/R damage

Rear bump stops missing

Rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Rear wiper split

Fail 17 Apr 2012 64,082 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

O/S reverse light unit damaged and insecure

O/S/R damage

Rear bump stops missing

Rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Rear wiper split

Pass 23 May 2011 64,072 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 64,052 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

n/s wing mirror missing

Pass 14 May 2010 59,088 miles

o/s/r reverse light lens broken

Fail 11 May 2010 59,088 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s/r reverse light lens broken

Pass 15 Oct 2008 43,935 miles

Oil leak

o/s reverse light lens broken

Fail 15 Oct 2008 43,935 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s mirror glass insecure

o/s reverse light lens broken

Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,201 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 36,200 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 27,875 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 27,875 miles

Nearside 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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B23 OCK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 B23 OCK, 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 B23 OCK registered?

B23 OCK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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