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DU03 OEF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,448 mi
Last recorded142,448 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 OEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 142,448 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 136,223 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 130,059 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre just meet legal limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front steering arm off steering box drop arm dust cover starting to split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mid to rear of chassis has very light surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced the last foot of rear chassis is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 123,406 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 114,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 111,077 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 111,072 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 106,859 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 102,204 miles

rear chassis corroded

Fail 18 May 2015 102,201 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Gas suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear chassis corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 85,838 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

excessive amounts of heavy corrosion on chassis

Fail 16 Apr 2014 85,838 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

excessive amounts of heavy corrosion on chassis

Pass 15 May 2013 75,531 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 66,100 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 57,514 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 57,514 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 49,773 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 44,737 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 44,737 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 37,583 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 38,010 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 38,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 29,344 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 OEF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OEF, 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 OEF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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