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M33 PHP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

113,949 mi
Last recorded113,949 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 PHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 113,949 miles

rear springs corroded

small oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2025 111,691 miles

rear coil springs corroded

small oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2024 109,569 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

rear springs corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2024 109,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

rear springs corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2023 106,305 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2022 104,350 miles

both drop link boots perished/worn

small oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2021 101,426 miles

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 99,331 miles

small exhaust blow. centre

Pass 29 Jul 2019 96,457 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 92,940 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link 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 28 Jul 2017 89,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 83,250 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 75,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 75,904 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 64,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 59,793 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 56,462 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 52,674 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 47,772 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 41,738 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 37,126 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 37,123 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

traces of oil around steering box area

Pass 15 Feb 2007 30,854 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 23,891 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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M33 PHP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 M33 PHP, 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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M33 PHP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 February 2003.

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