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EK03 UFS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

164,346 mi
Last recorded164,346 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 UFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 164,346 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 158,503 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 151,716 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 144,414 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front hubs slight leak

Fail 28 Feb 2022 144,414 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front hubs slight leak

Pass 19 Feb 2021 136,750 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 127,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 117,395 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 117,395 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 110,596 miles

both rear tyres slightly perishing

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2017 105,443 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 101,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2016 101,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 95,348 miles

gear and engine oil leaks

Pass 19 Mar 2014 88,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2013 80,991 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 75,050 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 68,497 miles

child seat not correctly fitted..seat belt not located on red runner..

nearside front tyre worn.

nearside rear tyre sidewalls perishing/treads cracking and poor...advise replacement soon.

offside front tyre worn and uneven tread pattern...advise further inspection or replacemnt soon.

offside rear tyre treads cracking and perishing sidewalls..advise replacement soon.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 63,002 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 55,396 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 48,960 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 40,614 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 30,435 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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EK03 UFS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EK03 UFS, 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 EK03 UFS registered?

EK03 UFS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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