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M6 RTE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

189,455 mi
Last recorded189,455 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 RTE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 189,455 miles

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 189,455 miles

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 186,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 186,063 miles

undersealed

Pass 12 Jul 2021 184,094 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 178,545 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 171,594 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 163,181 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 153,456 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 144,058 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 134,279 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 120,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 109,467 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 99,958 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 90,864 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 81,753 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 69,800 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 57,433 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 44,068 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2006 33,904 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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M6 RTE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 M6 RTE, 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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M6 RTE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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