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DE75AB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

125,149 mi
Last recorded125,149 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE75AB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 125,149 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 125,149 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 123,886 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Middle U/J corroded (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 123,877 miles

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Middle U/J corroded (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 122,318 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm connection (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 122,318 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm connection (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 121,236 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 120,725 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 98,055 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 98,055 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Flexible hose connection to caliper, pipe corroded (Part of hose) (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Lens deteriorated, no beam pattern. (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 91,190 miles

Rear old fuel residue from previous leak present around tank area.

Fail 5 Feb 2016 91,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front fog light not working

Rear fuel tank has an old spillage residue around the tank. but not currently leaking.

Centre Rear t/box has an oil leak, and possibly contaminating the park brake shoes?

Pass 10 Feb 2015 82,885 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 82,885 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 78,170 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 78,170 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 74,166 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 74,166 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 68,774 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 63,850 miles

Rear bumper damaged O/S/R

Fail 2 Dec 2010 63,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear bumper damaged O/S/R

Pass 9 Dec 2009 59,599 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 56,706 miles

rear bumper damage may result in items failing and getting lost in genaral driving.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 44,648 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 30,601 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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DE75AB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DE75AB, 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 DE75AB registered?

DE75AB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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