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ET03 OCD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,964 mi
Last recorded131,964 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 OCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 131,964 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 131,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 128,222 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced right side body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 124,952 miles

nearside and offside centre body mountings corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2023 119,201 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 116,310 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear corrosion in arch

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

general chassis corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2022 116,036 miles

Brake performance not tested due to gear box fault lack of drive (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced shock mounts (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 110,596 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 3 Sep 2020 109,946 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged

Offside Rear ride height sensor mounting corroded

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 107,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 107,596 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 105,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front shock absorbers lower mounting bushes deteriorated

both rear tyres worn inner edge

steering arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 6 Sep 2017 102,659 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear chassis heavily corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2017 102,659 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

nearside rear chassis heavily corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2016 100,188 miles

Body has slight corrosion all chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 100,188 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Body has slight corrosion all chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 96,826 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 96,826 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2014 92,221 miles

Suspension lower on offside unable to find fault

Pass 5 Sep 2013 88,262 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 84,230 miles

Front bumper insecure

Tow bar fog light not working

Fail 14 Aug 2012 84,228 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front bumper insecure

Tow bar fog light not working

Pass 26 Aug 2011 78,600 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 78,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 72,799 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 68,574 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 68,572 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2008 58,061 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate damaged.

nearside rear lamp unit damaged.

Pass 14 Aug 2007 42,054 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 28,723 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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ET03 OCD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ET03 OCD, 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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ET03 OCD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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