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D22 LDR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

179,939 mi
Last recorded179,939 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD22 LDR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 179,939 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 171,149 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 159,957 miles

Front diff seal weep

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear prop rubber mounting perishing

Service brake grabbing slightly slightly pulling to to right (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 146,745 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 144,101 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 144,101 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 140,193 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 137,287 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 133,421 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 128,743 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 126,531 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

washer on n/s/front bottom ball joint nut corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 122,064 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f track rod end slight play in ball joint

Pass 23 Jan 2015 119,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 31 Jan 2014 113,743 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 113,743 miles

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

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 105,189 miles

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

o/s/r diesal filter slight damp

Pass 12 Jan 2012 98,235 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 92,497 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 92,493 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 80,173 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 80,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 67,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 55,423 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 41,538 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 29,045 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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D22 LDR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 D22 LDR, 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 D22 LDR registered?

D22 LDR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is D22 LDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D22 LDR shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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