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L99 MRS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

193,234 mi
Last recorded193,234 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL99 MRS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 193,234 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 191,608 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced towards rear of chassis on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 191,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced towards rear of chassis on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 190,996 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 189,421 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated just starting to perish (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 189,392 miles

Central Fuel system component leaking above gearbox (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated just starting to perish (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 187,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 187,924 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drag link arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 183,593 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 183,593 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 179,939 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 179,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 172,102 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 172,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 163,182 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 155,978 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 155,955 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 154,284 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 147,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

damage to front bumper area

Pass 19 Nov 2013 143,275 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 143,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 138,903 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 132,415 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 122,933 miles

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)

slight oil leak from off side rear hub

Pass 5 Nov 2009 110,224 miles

oil leaks

Fail 3 Nov 2009 110,220 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leaks

Pass 3 Nov 2008 99,523 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 91,061 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 79,091 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 63,019 miles

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)

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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L99 MRS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L99 MRS, 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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L99 MRS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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