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EX03 UTN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,228 mi
Last recorded187,228 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 187,228 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 185,246 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 176,616 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 176,616 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 167,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear step damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2019 167,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear step damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 153,556 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat deteriorated

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2018 153,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2017 144,294 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 124,905 miles

o/s/r brake hose twisted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 108,007 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

rear seats removed

Fail 14 Sep 2015 8,002 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

rear seats removed

Fail 2 Sep 2014 90,023 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s & o/s wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2014 90,023 miles

centre stop lamp not working

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s & o/s wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2013 70,712 miles

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

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Fail 13 Sep 2013 70,712 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Fail 21 Nov 2012 65,976 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 65,976 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 59,757 miles

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

Oil leak

underbody shields fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2010 53,956 miles

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear of rear seats folded away

Fail 22 Nov 2010 53,956 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear of rear seats folded away

Fail 20 Nov 2009 45,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

sill covers fitted

underbody shields fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2009 45,450 miles

sill covers fitted

underbody shields fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2008 36,490 miles

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2007 27,286 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 25,018 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 20,864 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 UTN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX03 UTN, 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 UTN registered?

EX03 UTN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is EX03 UTN safe to buy?

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