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LT03 UTC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

123,610 mi
Last recorded123,610 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 UTC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 123,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 122,041 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 120,996 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 120,389 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 119,296 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 116,862 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 116,862 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 114,308 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 112,686 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 109,974 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 98,303 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 91,431 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 84,608 miles

All Brake Discs Corroded

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2012 81,721 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 74,761 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 68,823 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 68,823 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 60,205 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 51,016 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 41,540 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 30,319 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 UTC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 UTC, 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 LT03 UTC registered?

LT03 UTC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is LT03 UTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT03 UTC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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