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DN03 UDW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,335 mi
Last recorded169,335 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 UDW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 169,335 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily covered in wax oil

Pass 21 Nov 2024 100,328 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 97,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside and offside steps corroded

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

chassis and all under body suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2022 96,652 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Mudguard slightly corroded

Nearside Side step slightly corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side step slightly corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/ s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 95,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear mudguard slightly corroded

Nearside side step slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear mudguard slightly corroded

Offside side step slightly corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2020 95,386 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 93,672 miles

3rd row of seats folded away unable to check seat belt buckles.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leaks

Pass 23 Jul 2018 92,175 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil leaak

Fail 20 Jul 2018 92,174 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil leaak

Pass 12 Jul 2017 89,611 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 85,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight fuel/ oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2015 82,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine oil leak at rear

rear diff leaking oil

rear number plate

Pass 10 Jul 2014 78,644 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2014 78,643 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 75,314 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 75,296 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

engine oil leak o/s

rear diff pinion seal leaking

reverse lense cracked

steering damper slight wear

Pass 2 Jul 2012 69,213 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 63,535 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 57,789 miles

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

nearside rear disc worn

Fail 15 Jun 2010 57,788 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear disc worn

Pass 24 Jun 2009 53,103 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 45,421 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 35,402 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 25,448 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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DN03 UDW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DN03 UDW, 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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DN03 UDW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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