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EX03 DTF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

167,852 mi
Last recorded167,852 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 DTF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 167,852 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2026 167,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2025 154,887 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 154,886 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 144,335 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 137,069 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 126,458 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 126,399 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 120,915 miles

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

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2018 114,262 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 108,933 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 103,253 miles

Nearside offside wearing outer eage

Offside Front oil leak from axle shaft

Pass 17 Jul 2015 95,048 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 86,050 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 80,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 72,512 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 66,190 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 60,559 miles

both rear tyres have slight tears

Pass 24 Jul 2009 54,973 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 46,844 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 46,784 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 46,783 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 37,641 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 28,298 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 DTF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EX03 DTF, 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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What year was EX03 DTF registered?

EX03 DTF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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