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M300 ERS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests31 (26 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.9%

Mileage

34,777 mi
Last recorded34,777 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 ERS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

26 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 34,777 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 160,081 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 22 Oct 2024 153,795 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner / rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner / rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component top a rack ? (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 21 Oct 2024 153,789 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner / rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner / rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component top a rack ? (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 5 Oct 2023 145,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 145,827 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 34,369 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 137,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 127,463 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 121,508 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 121,508 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing between groups of characters (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 34,096 miles

Exhaust mounting defective One of two rear exhaust clamps missing but exhaust still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler cap sealing ring perished but still intact.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 108,202 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 108,202 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 32,230 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 97,559 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 31,260 miles

TPMS warning light on

rear diff bad oil leak

sill covers and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect all areas

traction control light on

Fail 19 Apr 2017 31,256 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

TPMS warning light on

rear diff bad oil leak

sill covers and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect all areas

traction control light on

Pass 27 Mar 2017 88,840 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 30,672 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 78,641 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 74,184 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 30,429 miles

near side rear tyre wearing low

Pass 21 Aug 2014 64,229 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 28,512 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 27,746 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 27,235 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 24,633 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 22,561 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 19,568 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 15,625 miles

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

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

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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M300 ERS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.9%.

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 M300 ERS, 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 M300 ERS registered?

M300 ERS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is M300 ERS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 ERS shows 31 tests with a 83.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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