CarVerify

Free Car Check

DA03 URL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,921 mi
Last recorded145,921 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 URL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 145,921 miles

Front axle breather pipe cut

Nearside Front inner wheel arch panel corroded

Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front inner wheel arch panel corroded

Offside Rear axle bump stop missing

Pass 6 Mar 2017 140,326 miles

rear bump stop missing

rear chassis legs signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2017 139,906 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose drag arm connecting to steering box was loose retightened may need lock nut due to being loose (2.2.B.1c)

both rear bump stops missing

both rear chassis members lh and rh has fractures

Pass 17 Feb 2016 130,550 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 127,774 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 120,034 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 111,727 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 111,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 105,717 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 93,899 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 82,075 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 69,973 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 57,172 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 44,525 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 31,490 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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DA03 URL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 URL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DA03 URL?

You can check the full history of DA03 URL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DA03 URL registered?

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

Is DA03 URL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA03 URL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DA03 URL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DA03 URL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.