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MA03 MUD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

125,861 mi
Last recorded125,861 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 125,861 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 121,093 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 116,366 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 111,940 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 109,348 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 106,425 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 99,002 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 96,012 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 91,199 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 88,436 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 80,022 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 77,648 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 68,474 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 68,474 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 67,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Jun 2010 62,020 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 62,020 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 56,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 56,148 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 49,387 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 42,217 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 36,963 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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MA03 MUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MA03 MUD, 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 MA03 MUD registered?

MA03 MUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is MA03 MUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA03 MUD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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