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CE03 OLC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

165,550 mi
Last recorded165,550 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 OLC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 165,550 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 158,369 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 152,164 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 149,201 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 149,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength radius arm mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component leaking hose (5.3.5 (c))

ACE suspension light on

Coolant level low

Fuel filter is insecure

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 137,073 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 137,067 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 132,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output internal condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from the steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 132,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output internal condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from the steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 132,470 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 121,109 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear chassis corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

high level brake light inoperative

steering column universal joint has slight play

under body corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2017 119,097 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear hub oil weep

Nearside and offside rear wheels are tight to turn

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak Engine

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush Watts link bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 119,095 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear hub oil weep

Nearside and offside rear wheels are tight to turn

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak Engine

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush Watts link bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 114,773 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 114,773 miles

Offside Front Additional braking device contaminated axle seal leaking and contaminating brake disc (3.6.I.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 113,343 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 113,342 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2014 111,883 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 111,883 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 105,328 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 97,463 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear chassis rusty

Fail 2 Oct 2012 97,463 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear chassis rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2011 91,574 miles

boot seats folded (belts not tested)

n/s/r bump stop missing

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perrishing

o/s/r brake disk guard deteriated

rear chassis slightly corroded

slight wear on rear brake disks

Fail 11 Oct 2011 91,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

boot seats folded (belts not tested)

n/s/r bump stop missing

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perrishing

o/s/r brake disk guard deteriated

rear chassis slightly corroded

slight wear on rear brake disks

unable to see front inner brake pads

Pass 6 Oct 2010 84,818 miles

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

n/s rear bump stop missing

o/s rear brake disc shield corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2010 84,818 miles

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

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

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s rear bump stop missing

o/s rear brake disc shield corroded

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 5 Oct 2009 77,333 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 69,603 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 69,603 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2008 63,586 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 44,859 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 29,998 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 29,990 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear registration lamp dim

rear wiper blade worn

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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CE03 OLC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 CE03 OLC, 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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CE03 OLC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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