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LG03 LDD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

104,891 mi
Last recorded104,891 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 LDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 104,891 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 104,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 103,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 102,070 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2021 100,014 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2020 97,342 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 93,035 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 89,054 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 May 2017 83,694 miles

Central Front Engine Covers Fitted

Central Front Oil leak ()

Central Rear Rear Seats Not Tested At Teast

Central Slight Corrosion In Places

Pass 27 Apr 2016 78,063 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread

both rear tyres cracking in tread

engine cover under tray and side steps fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2016 78,057 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking in tread

both rear tyres cracking in tread

engine cover under tray and side steps fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2015 73,981 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 69,914 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 64,992 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)

Fail 2 May 2013 64,992 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 64,408 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 58,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Oil leak from gearbox

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 25 Feb 2011 51,391 miles

Front and rear discs are worn.

Front bumper damaged.

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

Nearside front door damaged.

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2010 44,215 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 44,215 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 38,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 38,393 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 32,802 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 26,953 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 21,015 miles

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

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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LG03 LDD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LG03 LDD, 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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LG03 LDD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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