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D1 TDX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,281 mi
Last recorded129,281 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 TDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 129,281 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 128,305 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 125,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 123,153 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered repair in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered repair in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 123,021 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 120,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 117,312 miles

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

Nearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 12 Mar 2020 117,312 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 16 Mar 2019 115,835 miles

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

Underside of vehicle heavily under sealed in places

Fail 14 Mar 2019 115,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg, top spring cup mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced upper spring cup mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside 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))

Underside of vehicle heavily under sealed in places

Fail 11 Feb 2019 115,824 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 99,068 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 99,061 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis from front of rear wheel back + top of chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis from front of rear wheel back + top of chassis (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 89,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both wiper blades splitting

Pass 28 Aug 2014 84,933 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 84,933 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 74,028 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 69,546 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 69,539 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 63,417 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 63,361 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 57,729 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 52,062 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 46,791 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 40,606 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 31,610 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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D1 TDX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D1 TDX, 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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D1 TDX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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