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L77 RRO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

208,908 mi
Last recorded208,908 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL77 RRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 208,908 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to vehicle body all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing corroded & holed near abs unit (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill / wheel arch area corroded near body mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded & holed near body mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play play in rear axle stabiliser rod ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear chassis corroded near suspension mounting points & rear tow bar mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded all over especially at the rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 205,969 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body not fully secure sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 203,509 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Body not fully secure sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 202,235 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 202,195 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 199,716 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 196,260 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 191,825 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 187,478 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 187,478 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 180,549 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 173,081 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2014 165,695 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 153,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

battery 'wedged' into position

Pass 9 May 2012 142,645 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2012 142,645 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 130,078 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 117,765 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2010 117,765 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 102,455 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 102,364 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 90,522 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 75,295 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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L77 RRO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 L77 RRO, 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 L77 RRO registered?

L77 RRO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is L77 RRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L77 RRO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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