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LR51 MAT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

161,762 mi
Last recorded161,762 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 MAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 161,762 miles

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels ()

Pass 22 Aug 2023 161,111 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels ()

Pass 2 Sep 2022 159,985 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 8 Sep 2021 159,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting at end of out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 7 Sep 2020 157,057 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 154,839 miles

Nearside Front and o/s front headlight aims adjusted

extended wheel arches fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 146,806 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 146,806 miles

Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 140,749 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

heavily corroded throughout

Fail 14 Mar 2016 140,726 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis holled (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured center to rear chassis split and swolen (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured split and swollen thoghuout (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

heavily corroded throughout

Pass 20 Feb 2015 130,436 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 120,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

o/s/ & n/s/front upper antiroll bar bracket corroded

o/s/ & n/s/rear brake back plates corroded

o/s/ & n/s/rear upper chassis corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2014 120,787 miles

Oil leak

o/s/ & n/s/front upper antiroll bar bracket corroded

o/s/ & n/s/rear brake back plates corroded

o/s/ & n/s/rear upper chassis corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2013 112,090 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 102,384 miles

advise slight movement in steering box

Pass 12 Mar 2011 94,691 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 86,068 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 75,242 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 75,218 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 75,218 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 64,267 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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LR51 MAT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LR51 MAT, 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 LR51 MAT registered?

LR51 MAT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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The MOT history for LR51 MAT shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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