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MD03 LRE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

106,924 mi
Last recorded106,924 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 LRE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 106,924 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 95,431 miles

Offside Rear slight bind

general under body corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2023 93,441 miles

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

Central stop lamp not working

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 93,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 87,574 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 85,857 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 83,976 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 82,179 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering box side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 80,002 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 78,389 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 75,949 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 69,045 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 65,729 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 60,788 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 52,319 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 52,319 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)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 49,469 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 49,469 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 45,306 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 39,349 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 35,561 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 29,509 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 22,454 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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MD03 LRE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MD03 LRE, 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 MD03 LRE registered?

MD03 LRE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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