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EX03 DNU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

173,439 mi
Last recorded173,439 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 DNU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 173,439 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on end of chassis rail slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chassis +some suspension prescribed areas quite corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2023 173,360 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play balljoint close to steering box worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 2nd row of seat belts prescribed area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on end of chassis rail slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chassis +some suspension prescribed areas quite corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2022 166,923 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Various corrosion to chassis and components

Fail 31 Oct 2022 166,913 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Various corrosion to chassis and components

Pass 18 Nov 2021 158,414 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 158,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 151,692 miles

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis has slight corrosion (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 151,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play joint attached to steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin abiut 2.5mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis has slight corrosion (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 142,446 miles

Rear chassis around tow bar prescribed area has slight corrosion but is covered in rust proofing paint

brake pipes & chassis sprayed with rust preventing substance

Fail 23 May 2019 142,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear chassis around tow bar prescribed area has slight corrosion but is covered in rust proofing paint

brake pipes & chassis sprayed with rust preventing substance

Pass 22 May 2018 138,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated on joint

Fail 16 May 2018 138,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated on joint

Pass 4 Jan 2017 134,305 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated on joint

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 127,906 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 123,841 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 117,879 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 108,762 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 100,634 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 93,050 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 93,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 85,660 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 78,253 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 78,253 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 70,972 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 64,828 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 50,418 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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EX03 DNU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 EX03 DNU, 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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EX03 DNU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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