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LT03 URW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

148,700 mi
Last recorded148,700 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 URW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 148,700 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 148,700 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 141,006 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2025 140,985 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil leak from drive shaft seal and o/s/r wheel end oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 130,404 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear

Fail 26 Apr 2024 130,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour Main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour Dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour Main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both rear (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear

Fail 5 Mar 2024 130,292 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour led bulb fitted incorrect pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under front seat floor has a hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour led bulb fitted incorrect pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under front seat floor has a hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Seat belt buckle missing rear seat belt could not been checked because luggage in the boot compartment (7.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 125,764 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 122,887 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned on rear shaft (2.1.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 122,566 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 125,566 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 122,161 miles

Both front and offside rear tyre valve stems perished

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 122,161 miles

Both front and offside rear tyre valve stems perished

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 109,746 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 109,740 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

brakes not tested due to fuild leak on front sursepion

Pass 11 Apr 2017 94,708 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 88,411 miles

Both front coil springs corroded.

Fuel pipes corroded.

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 83,208 miles

Both front suspension coil springs corroded.

Various brake pipes corroded.

Pass 3 Jul 2014 74,692 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 74,692 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 68,441 miles

Brake pads look to be worn 50%

Front brake discs look to be wearing thin.

Stonechip on windscreen.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 58,537 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 50,247 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 45,325 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

wiper blades split

Fail 24 Feb 2011 45,325 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

wiper blades split

Pass 19 Feb 2010 32,496 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 18,314 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 12,508 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 12,508 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 7,395 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 5,212 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 URW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 LT03 URW, 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 URW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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