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LL03 DDN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

177,445 mi
Last recorded177,445 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 DDN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 177,445 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 171,936 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 165,636 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 158,671 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 152,431 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 144,186 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 137,050 miles

oil leak

slight play offside front upper ball joint

Pass 10 Apr 2017 131,754 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 30 Mar 2016 129,500 miles

offside rear and centre rear seat have been removed

Pass 27 Feb 2015 114,123 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 102,443 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 95,848 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 92,135 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 92,135 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 87,686 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 76,211 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 76,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 63,586 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 52,191 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 52,191 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 36,230 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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LL03 DDN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LL03 DDN, 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

How do I check the history of LL03 DDN?

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What year was LL03 DDN registered?

LL03 DDN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is LL03 DDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL03 DDN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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