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LV03 OSJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

76,395 mi
Last recorded76,395 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 OSJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 76,395 miles

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

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))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 74,792 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 27 Nov 2023 72,158 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 6 Dec 2022 69,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 67,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 66,764 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))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 66,271 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 65,373 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 63,335 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear both tyres starting to crack

Pass 14 Nov 2016 60,846 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 58,935 miles

oil leak on side of engine

Pass 9 Dec 2014 55,430 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 51,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2012 48,305 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2012 48,305 miles

exhaust corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2011 45,141 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

fuel filter corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished and near limit

slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2010 44,059 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2009 42,275 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 38,137 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 32,083 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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LV03 OSJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LV03 OSJ, 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 LV03 OSJ registered?

LV03 OSJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is LV03 OSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV03 OSJ shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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