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MD03 LRU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

137,443 mi
Last recorded137,443 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 LRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 137,443 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Half shaft output seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 126,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 122,467 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 117,419 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 117,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2021 113,940 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 110,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 103,719 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under side pipes coated. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under tray fitted.

Pass 19 May 2018 99,154 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 99,117 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 May 2017 96,073 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2016 91,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all four tyres perished

both rear and o/s/f bump stops missing

chassis corroded

n/s/f tyre worn low on shoulders

o/s/f tyre worn off smooth on inner shoulder

oil leaks from engine,gearbox and front diff

unable to see inner rear brake pads

Fail 27 Apr 2016 91,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all four tyres perished

both rear and o/s/f bump stops missing

chassis corroded

n/s/f tyre worn low on shoulders

o/s/f tyre worn off smooth on inner shoulder

oil leaks from engine,gearbox and front diff

unable to see inner rear brake pads

Pass 20 Apr 2015 85,782 miles

Diesel filler cap flap will not secure

All four tyre outter sidewalls perished

Both rear axle bump stops missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/s front axle bump stop missing

Oil leak under gearbox

Fail 20 Apr 2015 85,782 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

All four tyre outter sidewalls perished

Both rear axle bump stops missing

Diesel filler cap flap will not secure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/s front axle bump stop missing

Oil leak under gearbox

Pass 17 Apr 2014 79,838 miles

All four tyre outter sidewalls perished

Both front axle bump stops damaged

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

High leval brake light not working

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/s front bump stop damaged

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from gearbox and front axle

Pass 13 May 2013 75,047 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 71,135 miles

Nearside front fog light lense cracked / Offside front shock absorber lower bush starting to detach / Brake pipes showing early signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2012 71,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front fog light lense cracked / Offside front shock absorber lower bush starting to detach / Brake pipes showing early signs of corrosion / Screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2011 105,807 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 60,335 miles

Oil leak

poss power steering leak / oil cooler

Fail 10 Aug 2010 60,335 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre age cracks starting to appear

poss power steering leak / oil cooler

Pass 14 Aug 2009 54,466 miles

Oil leak

age cracks starting to appear n/s and o/s rear tyres

Pass 23 Jul 2008 48,696 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

some minor sidewall cracks to n/s/r o/s/r and o/s/f tyres

Fail 23 Jul 2008 48,696 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

some minor sidewall cracks to n/s/r o/s/r and o/s/f tyres

Pass 2 Aug 2007 43,892 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 36,891 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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MD03 LRU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LRU, 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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MD03 LRU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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