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DU03 OFA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

163,953 mi
Last recorded163,953 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 163,953 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 163,950 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 153,267 miles

underside of vehicle very muddy and dirty

Fail 25 Oct 2021 153,264 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill and sill back next to body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside of vehicle very muddy and dirty

Pass 30 Oct 2020 143,696 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 143,694 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 132,905 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 132,903 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Floor excessively deteriorated n/s/r wheel arch (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2018 122,930 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 122,929 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 111,279 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 91,222 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 89,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Side step on nearside corroded underneath.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 88,813 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2014 88,813 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 87,767 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 87,229 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 84,850 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres outter walls stating to crack.

Pass 17 May 2010 81,096 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 78,679 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 73,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 73,351 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 67,300 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 58,559 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 40,195 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 OFA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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