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L3 ELP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

125,628 mi
Last recorded125,628 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 ELP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 125,628 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play watts linkage lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 124,315 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting/main chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 118,720 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 112,048 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 105,814 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Possible steering box leak ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 105,814 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Possible steering box leak ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 99,661 miles

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2018 99,658 miles

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 89,697 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 89,565 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Steering box (Marked) (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 85,101 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 85,101 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 83,152 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 78,055 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 78,055 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 70,921 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 60,075 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 60,075 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 51,699 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 51,695 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 48,178 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 48,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 43,615 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2008 38,140 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 38,140 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 32,840 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 32,840 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2006 26,889 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 26,889 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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L3 ELP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 L3 ELP, 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 L3 ELP registered?

L3 ELP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is L3 ELP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 ELP shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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