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DU03 MFP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,737 mi
Last recorded122,737 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 MFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 122,737 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 122,725 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member in front of tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 122,474 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member in front of tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 113,260 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 104,325 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 98,536 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 91,755 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 88,313 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 83,576 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 83,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassic leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working over head (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak at engine

Pass 21 May 2018 77,009 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on top of chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on top of chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 75,710 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 75,697 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 73,937 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 70,192 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 64,281 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 53,235 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 53,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 44,004 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,076 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 32,238 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 27,462 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,494 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 19,294 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 14,825 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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DU03 MFP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red 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 DU03 MFP, 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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DU03 MFP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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