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DS03 OAG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,218 mi
Last recorded202,218 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 OAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 202,218 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2023 194,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 187,992 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 187,983 miles

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

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 180,164 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 172,494 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 163,663 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear chassis rusty both side s

Pass 18 Apr 2018 156,092 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 156,007 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 145,954 miles

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

Oil leak engine /gearbox/transfer box ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 144,042 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 137,916 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 125,137 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 107,211 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 107,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 86,152 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 67,121 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 59,497 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 51,682 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both number plate lights slightly dim

chassis starting to corrode slightly

nearside front side light slightly dim

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre tread slightly perished

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

towbar starting to corrode slightly

Pass 12 Jul 2008 42,860 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 42,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 34,921 miles

all brake hose ferrals slighly corroed

front sock abosorber mounting rubbers split very slightly

unable to check rear seat belts due to missing seats

Pass 27 Sep 2006 25,335 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 25,332 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 24,281 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 OAG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OAG, 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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DS03 OAG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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