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L60 UWS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

161,267 mi
Last recorded161,267 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL60 UWS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 161,267 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 158,654 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 155,059 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 154,188 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 152,857 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 150,938 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 147,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/f front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

costomies rear backbrake no backing plate

hand brake just passing limit all lock

Pass 29 Sep 2018 140,786 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 128,727 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 128,641 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 119,654 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 119,649 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 109,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 97,276 miles

light corrosion to chassis

slight leak from power steering box

Pass 12 Jun 2012 90,898 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 82,734 miles

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

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)

front brake disks worn

Pass 29 Apr 2010 72,546 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 59,782 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 59,782 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 46,004 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 31,297 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 826,625 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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L60 UWS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L60 UWS, 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 L60 UWS registered?

L60 UWS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is L60 UWS safe to buy?

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