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LT03 SPX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,928 mi
Last recorded180,928 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 SPX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 180,928 miles

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

some corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 19 Mar 2026 180,928 miles

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

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

some corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 20 Nov 2024 168,441 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 157,865 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 157,865 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Seat belt installation load spreading washer(s) missing from anchorage both rear (10.1 (n))

Seat belt installation load spreading washer(s) missing from anchorage both rear (10.1 (n))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 154,505 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 152,297 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 147,711 miles

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

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

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places of the underside

Pass 26 Sep 2017 136,376 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 129,138 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 126,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

stud broken in tail pipe flange

Pass 24 Apr 2014 115,368 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 114,826 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 114,826 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 100,121 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 100,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 86,421 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 131,307 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 73,870 miles

slight engine oil leak around bell housing

Fail 11 Dec 2009 73,870 miles

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

slight engine oil leak around bell housing

Pass 29 Jul 2008 64,226 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 64,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 53,050 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 47,775 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 SPX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SPX, 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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LT03 SPX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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