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DU03 MGY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

198,397 mi
Last recorded198,397 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 MGY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 198,397 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 194,242 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 191,096 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 182,274 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 182,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 171,838 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 161,631 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 149,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 149,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 137,569 miles

Oil leak ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

chassis surface rusty but no corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2017 123,773 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 113,265 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 108,378 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 108,373 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 100,161 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 97,663 miles

Front tyres perrished.

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 97,663 miles

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

Front tyres perrished.

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 87,671 miles

N/S/F Tyre slightly perished.

N/S/R Bump stop missing.

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

O/S/F Tyre slightly perished.

O/S/R Bump stop missing.

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 74,527 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 62,096 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 43,954 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 35,647 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 MGY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MGY, 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 MGY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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