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B24 SOR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

110,021 mi
Last recorded110,021 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB24 SOR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 110,021 miles

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wats link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 110,021 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wats link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 107,444 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 104,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 104,337 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 102,361 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (rear steering arm ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside front swivel hub leaking

rear number plate lights dim

slightly long parking brake travel

Pass 5 Apr 2022 98,869 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 98,785 miles

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Axel End Seal leaking Oil onto Tyre (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Wing /Bulkhead Within 30cm of Brake Servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Middle Stop Lamp not Working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 93,760 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 93,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 90,298 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Onto steering box (2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 83,936 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 81,370 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 81,362 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 79,326 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 78,619 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 78,619 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 75,781 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 67,531 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 57,164 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 48,834 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 48,834 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,468 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 41,694 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 41,694 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 36,879 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 30,350 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 23,900 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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B24 SOR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 B24 SOR, 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 B24 SOR registered?

B24 SOR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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