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D11 TEF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

167,500 mi
Last recorded167,500 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD11 TEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 167,500 miles

Both nearside and offside chassis rails corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 167,493 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both nearside and offside chassis rails corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 167,317 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 161,963 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both sides... (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 158,983 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 158,685 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 147,868 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 142,946 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 138,998 miles

parking brake lever near to end of reserve travel

Pass 1 Sep 2017 134,963 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 128,317 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 128,317 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 123,743 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 116,714 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 116,714 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 112,262 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 112,262 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 107,700 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 92,592 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 70,777 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 55,319 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 40,327 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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D11 TEF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D11 TEF, 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 D11 TEF registered?

D11 TEF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for D11 TEF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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