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LA03 TDX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

109,009 mi
Last recorded109,009 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 TDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 109,009 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2025 109,009 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 102,719 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 101,523 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 84,409 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 80,210 miles

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

under body surface rust

Fail 15 Nov 2019 80,210 miles

Rear Upper Fuel pipe leaking tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

under body surface rust

Pass 15 Aug 2018 77,783 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 76,823 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside 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)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S AND O/S (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 74,591 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 72,283 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 70,196 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 67,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Feb 2014 67,582 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear intensity light not working

Pass 27 Feb 2013 64,592 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 60,795 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 60,787 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 56,098 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 51,420 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 46,793 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 41,940 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 37,310 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 32,229 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 32,141 miles

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

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)

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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LA03 TDX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LA03 TDX, 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 LA03 TDX registered?

LA03 TDX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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