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L800 MUD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

158,952 mi
Last recorded158,952 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL800 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 158,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

vehicle underside signs corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2025 154,609 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 148,269 miles

Offside Rear seat belt area (repaired covered in under sealed)

under body & suspension corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2024 148,172 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced bracket (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

underbody surface rust front /rear

Pass 7 Jan 2023 144,093 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 141,985 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 10 Jan 2022 141,979 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam to high/// (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and binding //////// (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 9 Jan 2021 140,758 miles

all brake discs pitted

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 10 Jan 2020 139,857 miles

Rear both rear bump stops missing

Fail 8 Jan 2020 139,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear bump stops missing

Pass 8 Jan 2019 136,456 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 136,456 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 136,353 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 131,764 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front lower shock bushes perished (2.5.A.1c)

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

minor corrosion to rear chassis leg ends

Pass 8 Nov 2016 125,273 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 125,272 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear hub leaking

Offside Front tyre has small screw in tread

Pass 11 Nov 2015 118,969 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 110,918 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 101,874 miles

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

n/s/r half shaft leeking

Fail 6 Nov 2013 101,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s/r half shaft leeking

Pass 8 Nov 2012 94,446 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on chassis.

slight oil leak n/s rear.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 87,923 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 87,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 83,067 miles

N/R Back plate damp.(oil)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 72,941 miles

underside needs a wax oyl

Pass 20 Aug 2008 63,906 miles

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

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

offside front tyre very worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Sep 2007 54,915 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 50,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 37,769 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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L800 MUD 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 72.4%.

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 L800 MUD, 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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L800 MUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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