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IIG 1778

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

59,018 mi
Last recorded59,018 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIG 1778
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 59,018 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S FRONT TO REAR LEAD TO HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

FRONT/REAR ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENT HEAVILY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT/REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 56,660 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear 1/2 of chassis corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2024 56,626 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel system component leaking fuel pressure regulator (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear 1/2 of chassis corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2023 50,701 miles

( FRONT/REAR ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVILY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL)

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal area transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT/REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 44,618 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVILY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal area transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT & REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 44,618 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVILY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal area transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT & REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 42,271 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal area transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r & n/s/r (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 39,900 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test BELOW REAR VIEW MIRROR WITHIN FRONT DRIVERS VIEW ()

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR AXLE CENTRAL SEAL AREA TRANSMISSION OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush RUBBER BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR RUBBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT RUBBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush RUBBER BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR RUBBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT RUBBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Fail 17 Feb 2020 39,895 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))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking STEERING BOX AREA (2.1.5 (a))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test BELOW REAR VIEW MIRROR WITHIN FRONT DRIVERS VIEW ()

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR AXLE CENTRAL SEAL AREA TRANSMISSION OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush RUBBER BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR RUBBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT RUBBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush RUBBER BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR RUBBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT RUBBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Pass 20 Feb 2019 36,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 36,870 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 36,644 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 36,530 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 35,817 miles

limited inspection to brake pipes running on top of n/s chassis

Pass 21 Mar 2013 33,720 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 33,667 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 32,969 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chassis and brake pipes going rusty need oil spray

fuel filter corroding rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2010 31,144 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 31,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,798 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 23,343 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 21,626 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 20,670 miles

slight oil leakage from handbrake seal

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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IIG 1778 is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 IIG 1778, 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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IIG 1778 is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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