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LF03 UXS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

153,430 mi
Last recorded153,430 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 UXS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 153,430 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 147,258 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 139,708 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 139,708 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 133,641 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 126,644 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 121,993 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 116,963 miles

Offside Front driveshaft oil seal is leaking

Pass 12 Jun 2019 115,684 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 113,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Jun 2017 110,979 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 106,970 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 103,830 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 99,746 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 92,506 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 83,493 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 74,562 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 67,276 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 58,358 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 48,673 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 40,163 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 40,163 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 30,498 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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LF03 UXS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 LF03 UXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF03 UXS registered?

LF03 UXS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is LF03 UXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF03 UXS shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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