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L88 ULS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,300 mi
Last recorded121,300 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 ULS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 121,300 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 116,830 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear flange bolt missing minor leak ,exhaust is secure (6.1.2 (a))

underside vehicle dirty

Fail 25 Jun 2019 116,820 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt missing bolt loose insecure rear prop front flange (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear flange bolt missing minor leak ,exhaust is secure (6.1.2 (a))

underside vehicle dirty

Pass 4 Jun 2018 111,055 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 102,346 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Body mount just behind wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 97,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis body mounting corroded (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Front hub seal slight leak

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened middle row (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 94,328 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2015 94,328 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2014 90,752 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside front bump stop missing

Fail 24 Feb 2014 90,752 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside front bump stop missing

Pass 27 Feb 2013 88,812 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear pinion seal leaking

Fail 25 Feb 2013 88,812 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear pinion seal leaking

Pass 11 Feb 2012 86,867 miles

Heavy flat spots on both n/s wheelrim inner beads

n/s/f tyre slight damage to sidewall

Fail 9 Feb 2012 86,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Adjusters on headlamps not working, screw in top of o/s headlamp

Heavy flat spots on both n/s wheelrim inner beads

n/s/f tyre slight damage to sidewall

Pass 15 Feb 2011 81,554 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

high level brake light not working

rear pads low

Fail 11 Feb 2011 81,528 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front discs worn

high level brake light not working

rear pads low

Pass 6 Feb 2010 75,549 miles

Nearside side light slightly dull

Slight lift in drag link end

Pass 24 Jan 2009 67,145 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 67,036 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 56,563 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 48,140 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 44,885 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 33,804 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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L88 ULS 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 69.6%.

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 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 L88 ULS, 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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L88 ULS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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