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L12 LRO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

176,735 mi
Last recorded176,735 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 LRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 176,735 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 176,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 171,935 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 166,845 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 166,841 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 162,158 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 156,417 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 156,397 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 152,040 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 149,896 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 142,445 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 135,575 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 128,671 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 122,525 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 122,525 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 116,234 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 104,054 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 104,054 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 90,798 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 76,836 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 74,808 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 74,802 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 70,968 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 66,012 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 61,283 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 57,114 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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L12 LRO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L12 LRO, 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 L12 LRO registered?

L12 LRO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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