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ES02 BOO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

125,600 mi
Last recorded125,600 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES02 BOO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 125,600 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 116,156 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 107,186 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes have be protected/covered by tape (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine components (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed in some areas also (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 103,519 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 103,351 miles

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

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

under seal applied on chassis/suspension components

Pass 27 Oct 2021 99,190 miles

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

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

Underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 29 Oct 2020 91,852 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Full chassis under coated

Pass 1 Nov 2019 85,161 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 78,731 miles

Advise brake fluid is a little dirty.

Both front axle upper hub swivel ball joint gaiters are split.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low but not yet urgent. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Heavy surface corrosion to rear chassis.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear wheel arch section of pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Borderline pass, bottom of engine is wet. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside rear outer pad is notably more worn than offside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight play in all four axle to chassis tie rod bushes.

Fail 8 Nov 2018 78,718 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Advise brake fluid is a little dirty.

Both front axle upper hub swivel ball joint gaiters are split.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low but not yet urgent. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Heavy surface corrosion to rear chassis.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear wheel arch section of pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Borderline pass, bottom of engine is wet. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside rear outer pad is notably more worn than offside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight play in all four axle to chassis tie rod bushes.

Pass 16 Oct 2017 75,866 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 72,410 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge. 255/65R16 M+S (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 72,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/65R 16 M+S (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm. LEGAL LIMIT =1.6mm 255/65R16 M+S (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge. 255/65R16 M+S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 69,254 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 67,635 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 67,629 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 65,171 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 62,791 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 62,184 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 62,184 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 59,265 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 50,672 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 50,670 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 42,732 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 36,588 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 36,588 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 28,164 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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ES02 BOO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ES02 BOO, 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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ES02 BOO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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