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DA03 LAD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

146,962 mi
Last recorded146,962 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 LAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 146,962 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all

built for off road use

front number plate loose

rear seats not in use

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 28 Apr 2025 146,745 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (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))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four

built for off road use

damage to body panels

rear seats not fitted

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 6 Apr 2024 145,557 miles

engine damp of oil

general corrosion of vehicle body and chassis

Pass 29 Mar 2023 143,702 miles

engine damp of oil

general corrosion of chassis and body

vehicle modified for off road use

Pass 15 Jan 2022 142,140 miles

both front G arm bushes worn

play both steering track rod ends

Pass 10 Oct 2020 136,521 miles

general corrosion around chassis and suspension components

Pass 14 Oct 2019 127,884 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 124,196 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 110,998 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 102,982 miles

brake pipes to both rear brake hoses starting to corode

Fail 16 Jun 2016 102,982 miles

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

brake pipes to both rear brake hoses starting to corode

Pass 5 Jun 2015 93,444 miles

chassis starting to corode o/s rear end

Pass 23 Jun 2014 83,494 miles

both front shockabsorber lower bushes poor

both front tyres worn/ perished

corrosion to offside rear chassis

offside rear metal brake pipe rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2013 75,638 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 68,745 miles

front brake discs poor and pads getting low

rear fog light lens o/s starting to fade

Pass 22 Jun 2011 62,347 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 55,167 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 51,136 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 46,966 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 41,335 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 35,470 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 35,466 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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DA03 LAD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 DA03 LAD, 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 DA03 LAD registered?

DA03 LAD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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