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ED02 MUD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

146,707 mi
Last recorded146,707 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationED02 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 146,707 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 144,186 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Fail 29 Aug 2024 144,178 miles

Front Suspension arm insecurely attached panard rod lock nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 15 Aug 2023 137,654 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 126,844 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 121,100 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 109,680 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 102,380 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 91,838 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 82,324 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 74,354 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 68,460 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 60,122 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 81,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 81,039 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 67,033 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 33,589 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 26,064 miles

rear wiper arm loose

Pass 24 Apr 2006 25,527 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 25,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres low on edges

nearside front fog light damaged

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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ED02 MUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ED02 MUD, 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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What year was ED02 MUD registered?

ED02 MUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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