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LLZ 9424

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

105,226 mi
Last recorded105,226 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLZ 9424
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 105,226 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 99,228 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 93,410 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 93,399 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear bump stops are missing

Pass 8 Mar 2023 88,057 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 88,047 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre/rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 84,650 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 82,801 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 82,801 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 78,893 miles

corrosion to offside rear chassis.

3rd row seat belts not available to check.

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 78,890 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected Inner wing (abs unit) (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

3rd row seat belts not available to check.

Corrosion to rear chassis on offside rear

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Headlamps deteriorated but beam pattern still defined.

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 69,930 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 61,613 miles

chassis under sealed

Pass 7 Feb 2017 61,559 miles

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

Oil leak slight oil leak at engine ()

Oil leak slight oil leak at engine ()

Fail 1 Feb 2017 61,559 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking front to rear pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Oil leak slight oil leak at engine ()

Oil leak slight oil leak at engine ()

Pass 3 Jun 2015 57,026 miles

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 May 2015 57,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2014 52,343 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear tyre slight damage to sidewall

Pass 17 May 2013 45,790 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 45,790 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

Pass 22 May 2012 38,885 miles

o/s n/s front suspension bump stops missing

Pass 1 Jun 2011 34,244 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 34,244 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 28,619 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 22,723 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 16,593 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 10,919 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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LLZ 9424 is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LLZ 9424, 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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LLZ 9424 is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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