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LT03 LFM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

104,919 mi
Last recorded104,919 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 LFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 104,919 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 104,919 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 102,066 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 98,560 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 95,468 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 95,460 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive fitting on alternator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 90,762 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 86,438 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 85,691 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 81,905 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 80,352 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 78,674 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 76,876 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 75,290 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 74,044 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 72,520 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 70,922 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 69,891 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 67,290 miles

off side rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2009 64,358 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 60,784 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 51,440 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 34,624 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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LT03 LFM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 LT03 LFM, 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

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What year was LT03 LFM registered?

LT03 LFM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is LT03 LFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT03 LFM shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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