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ERL 358K

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

109,976 mi
Last recorded109,976 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERL 358K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 109,976 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 106,639 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 103,426 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 12 May 2023 99,115 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 94,619 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 94,611 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached lamp in bumper (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 94,530 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel has slight bind

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 94,295 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 94,109 miles

Corrosion rear chassis

Pass 13 Dec 2016 94,066 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 94,066 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 93,640 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 83,230 miles

slight play in both top and bottom ball joints n/s/f

Fail 11 Dec 2014 83,230 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in both top and bottom ball joints n/s/f

Pass 5 Dec 2013 72,424 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 62,838 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 58,247 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 58,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 52,145 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 52,145 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 46,736 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2009 40,451 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 34,471 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 27,159 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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ERL 358K is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ERL 358K, 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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ERL 358K is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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