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DS03 ATV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

123,005 mi
Last recorded123,005 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 ATV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 123,005 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 122,979 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 117,009 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 111,929 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 108,955 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear lower arm front bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 106,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 103,150 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 100,022 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 96,071 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 90,444 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 86,027 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 82,445 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 78,065 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 73,949 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 69,383 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 63,756 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre side wall slight perished

Pass 14 May 2011 58,517 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 54,195 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 53,089 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 50,882 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 44,867 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 39,453 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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DS03 ATV 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 95.5%.

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 DS03 ATV, 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 DS03 ATV?

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What year was DS03 ATV registered?

DS03 ATV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is DS03 ATV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 ATV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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