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ET03 OCE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

101,618 mi
Last recorded101,618 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 OCE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 101,618 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 101,547 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both hubs, all ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch tub (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch tub corroded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 96,718 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine + diff misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded upper + lower inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded upper + lower inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 92,617 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 89,744 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 87,475 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 87,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main arm front bush is starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main arm front bush is starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 82,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 79,225 miles

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

both front shock turrets are starting to rust

Fail 25 Jun 2020 79,225 miles

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

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

both front shock turrets are starting to rust

Pass 16 Jul 2019 75,879 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 75,385 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 72,918 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 69,665 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 68,563 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 65,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 65,985 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 60,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 60,662 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 53,463 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 53,463 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 48,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Aug 2011 48,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 42,644 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 42,644 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 38,099 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 38,099 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 34,458 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 28,732 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 28,732 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 21,664 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 OCE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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

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