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ET03 OUD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,140 mi
Last recorded143,140 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 OUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2019 143,140 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Rusted badly (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Rusted badly (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Side step mounts rusted badly

Offside Rear Side step mounts rusted badly

Pass 21 Feb 2018 134,513 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 134,513 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear shocker casings loose

Pass 23 Feb 2017 125,551 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 125,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 115,572 miles

Front both back platescorroded

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by panhard mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at top shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by panhard mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by top shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Inner brake pad backing corroded

Rear both back plates missing

Rear both bump stops missing

Fail 11 Feb 2016 115,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front both back platescorroded

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by panhard mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by panhard mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Inner brake pad backing corroded

Rear both back plates missing

Rear both bump stops missing

Pass 17 Feb 2015 109,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 109,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 104,655 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F WIPER RUBBER ENDS SMALL SPLITS

Pass 7 Feb 2013 98,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 91,831 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 91,797 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 83,701 miles

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

o/s/r bum p stop missing

Fail 9 Feb 2011 83,701 miles

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

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

o/s/r bum p stop missing

Pass 22 Feb 2010 76,143 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 65,213 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 54,387 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 46,316 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 38,686 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 OUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OUD, 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 OUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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