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L300 SAC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

207,382 mi
Last recorded207,382 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 SAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 207,382 miles

Handbrake lever is High, but has reserve travel

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Under drivers pedal area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Support bracket for from bumper is corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2026 207,382 miles

Handbrake lever is High, but has reserve travel

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Under drivers pedal area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Support bracket for from bumper is corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2025 201,841 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 201,839 miles

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

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis next to coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tread has flat spots and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tread has flat spots and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 196,141 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 196,138 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fuel system component leaking Pipe coming from tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 190,158 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 184,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlight unit slightly loose

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 184,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Near abs module on wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat / seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlight unit slightly loose

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 177,868 miles

Rear Chassis corroded but not excessive.

Fail 1 Sep 2021 177,758 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Chassis corroded but not excessive.

Pass 9 Sep 2020 171,652 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 165,085 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 165,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 158,041 miles

rear chassis very corroded, advise replace

Fail 3 Sep 2018 158,041 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

anti-roll bar damper leaking oil, advise replace

rear chassis very corroded, advise replace

Pass 22 Sep 2017 151,151 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both sides rear body mountings corroded, advise weld plate repair.

offside rear chassis severely corroded, but not within prescribed area.

Fail 21 Sep 2017 151,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both sides rear body mountings corroded, advise weld plate repair.

offside rear chassis severely corroded, but not within prescribed area.

Pass 21 Sep 2016 142,735 miles

A.C.E pipes corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes from the ABS pump to the flexs (3.6.B.2c)

N/s/r chassis heavily corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring and shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

O/s/r chassis heavily corroded and split

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring and shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Very slight leak from the O/s/r hub seal

Fail 21 Sep 2016 142,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

A.C.E pipes corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes from the ABS pump to the flexs (3.6.B.2c)

Centre brake light inoperative

N/s/r chassis heavily corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring and shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

O/s/r chassis heavily corroded and split

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring and shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Very slight leak from the O/s/r hub seal

Pass 23 Sep 2015 131,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to the flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 131,280 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to the flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 118,872 miles

engine oil leak

leak from rear diff seal

Fail 17 Sep 2014 118,872 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak

leak from rear diff seal

Pass 13 Sep 2013 107,713 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight leak from rear diff seal

Fail 13 Sep 2013 107,713 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight leak from rear diff seal

Pass 14 Sep 2012 96,974 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 96,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 85,198 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 75,140 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 65,094 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 52,368 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 38,930 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 28,447 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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L300 SAC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 L300 SAC, 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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L300 SAC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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