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DE03 UCG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

148,621 mi
Last recorded148,621 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 UCG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 148,621 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 140,451 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

travel on hand brake lever

Fail 5 Dec 2022 140,451 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

travel on hand brake lever

Pass 1 Dec 2021 137,451 miles

Front Play in both wheels

Front Slight corrosion

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water in lamp

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Underbody covered in under seal

Pass 5 Dec 2020 135,034 miles

Front Slight corrosion

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in both front wheels

Rear Under body covered in heavy under seal

Fail 5 Dec 2020 135,034 miles

Front Slight corrosion

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in both front wheels

Rear Under body covered in heavy under seal

Pass 27 Apr 2019 129,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 127,730 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Central Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diff (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 122,604 miles

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

Oil leak ()

front panel corroded

offside front bump stop rubber missing

under body rust on chassi

Pass 25 Feb 2017 112,659 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 104,158 miles

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear on back axle (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 95,020 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside rear bump stop rubbers missing

offside front bump stop rubber missing

offside rear light lens broke

Pass 7 May 2014 85,857 miles

nearside and offside rear bump stop rubbers missing

offside front bump stop rubber missing

Pass 4 May 2013 80,576 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front bump stop rubber missing

Pass 2 May 2012 73,243 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 64,493 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 56,483 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 56,462 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 51,451 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 32,784 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 24,170 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 24,170 miles

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

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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DE03 UCG 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 77.3%.

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 DE03 UCG, 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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DE03 UCG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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