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LN03 DVV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

167,217 mi
Last recorded167,217 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 DVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 167,217 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power sterering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 164,629 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under-body protection has been applied to brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 159,745 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 158,659 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 158,659 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 155,625 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 150,967 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 150,967 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 146,679 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 144,515 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 140,424 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 137,882 miles

small stone chip on drivers side of wind screen

Fail 7 Oct 2016 137,880 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded near side and off side front to rear on top of side chassis and on top of rear chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

small stone chip on drivers side of wind screen

Pass 7 Oct 2015 136,821 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 136,820 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake application noisy

coolant leaks

offside front tyre low pressure

oil leaks

Pass 13 Oct 2014 125,956 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 125,956 miles

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 109,040 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

play in steering arm drop arm at spline

Pass 21 Sep 2012 93,209 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2011 83,590 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 83,590 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 72,961 miles

nsr tyre wearing on outer edge

osr tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

rear seatbelts not tested due to seats in folded position

Fail 27 Sep 2010 72,632 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nsr tyre wearing on outer edge

osr tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

rear seatbelts not tested due to seats in folded position

Pass 29 Sep 2009 57,897 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 47,695 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 44,325 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 37,639 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 25,092 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 25,017 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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LN03 DVV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 LN03 DVV, 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 LN03 DVV registered?

LN03 DVV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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