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L26 OAN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

132,608 mi
Last recorded132,608 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 OAN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 132,608 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 126,362 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 122,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front hub ball joint dust cover lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front hub ball joint dust cover lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 122,526 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front hub ball joint dust cover lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front hub ball joint dust cover lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 113,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underseal used (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underseal used (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 113,329 miles

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 11,172 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 111,172 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 109,642 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage pump area (2.1.5 (a))

under side of vehicle heavy corrosion to floor and chassis front lower bumper mount

Fail 8 Feb 2022 109,642 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage pump area (2.1.5 (a))

under side of vehicle heavy corrosion to floor and chassis front lower bumper mount

Pass 25 Feb 2021 107,170 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front floors corrosion

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion front lower bumper suport

Fail 23 Feb 2021 107,170 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front floors corrosion

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion front lower bumper suport

Pass 20 Feb 2020 105,385 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

front rad protector / mount lower corrosion holes

rear diff seal leaking

Fail 20 Feb 2020 105,385 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

front rad protector / mount lower corrosion holes

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 21 Feb 2019 102,285 miles

central brake pipe signs of corrosion.

coolant level low.

oil leak rear of engine o/s.

slight oil leak rear diff area.

Fail 19 Feb 2019 102,284 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

central brake pipe signs of corrosion.

coolant level low.

n/s/r tyre close to 1.6mm.

oil leak rear of engine o/s.

slight oil leak rear diff area.

Pass 20 Feb 2018 97,130 miles

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

Front corrosion lower bumper suport

Front play front prop uj

Oil leak engine and rear diff

coolant low

Pass 8 Feb 2017 91,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top hat (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top hat (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 85,266 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 85,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 80,140 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 80,119 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Towbar locking device insecure (6.6.3b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 72,924 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 68,138 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 60,204 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 52,193 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 47,234 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 41,626 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 34,073 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 27,995 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 20,520 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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L26 OAN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 L26 OAN, 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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L26 OAN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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