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L900 MSS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,166 mi
Last recorded141,166 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL900 MSS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 141,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 141,155 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 129,337 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 125,136 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 125,136 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 120,106 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 108,635 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 108,635 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 107,993 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 107,993 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 103,270 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 93,878 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyres close to legal tread limit

Pass 24 Dec 2010 85,402 miles

Inner 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)

o/s+n/s/r brake discs corroding.

o/s/f bottom shock absorber bush starting to deteriorate.

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.

rear brake pads starting to wear down.

screw in n/s/f tyre.

Fail 23 Dec 2010 85,402 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Inner 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)

o/s+n/s/r brake discs corroding.

o/s/f bottom shock absorber bush starting to deteriorate.

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.

rear brake pads starting to wear down.

screw in n/s/f tyre.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 85,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 77,258 miles

play in steering box/system.

o/s/f lower shock absorber bush almost deteriorated.

Fail 7 Jul 2009 77,258 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to wear unevenly/out of dhape.

o/s/f lower shock absorber bush almost deteriorated.

play in steering box/system.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 68,031 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)

damage/cuts to n/s/r tyre wall not to chords yet.

front brake discs starting to wear down.

imbalance in front brakes.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to wear unevenly.

o/s/f lower shock absorber bush almost deteriorated.

play in n/s/f lower shock absorber bush.

reverse light lens damaged/broken.

Fail 8 Jul 2008 68,031 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

damage/cuts to n/s/r tyre wall not to chords yet.

front brake discs starting to wear down.

imbalance in front brakes.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to wear unevenly.

o/s/f lower shock absorber bush almost deteriorated.

play in n/s/f lower shock absorber bush.

reverse light lens damaged/broken.

Pass 20 Jun 2007 55,993 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 55,992 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)

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

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

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

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

coolant leak.

damage to n/s/f+n/s/r tyre walls not to chords yet.

front brake discs starting to wear down.

o/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly.

oil leak.

Pass 6 Jul 2006 44,788 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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L900 MSS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L900 MSS, 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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L900 MSS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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