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MD03 MFE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

153,921 mi
Last recorded153,921 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 MFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 153,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Electronic stability control component slightly damaged (7.12 (c))

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

Offside Rear Electronic stability control component slightly damaged (7.12 (c))

P.A.S fluid level low

Fail 24 Oct 2023 153,919 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Electronic stability control component slightly damaged (7.12 (c))

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

Offside Rear Electronic stability control component slightly damaged (7.12 (c))

P.A.S fluid level low

Pass 31 Oct 2022 149,884 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Air bag (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Oct 2021 140,823 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 132,062 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 131,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear link rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 114,123 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 109,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2017 105,201 miles

High level stop light not working

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Apr 2017 105,201 miles

High level stop light not working

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2016 100,986 miles

High level stop light not working

Oil leaks

Fail 9 May 2016 100,978 miles

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

High level stop light not working

Oil leaks

Pass 7 Feb 2015 93,399 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014 85,024 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 84,167 miles

oil leak from rear of gearbox area

Pass 11 Feb 2012 80,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2012 80,606 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2011 73,052 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 65,425 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 61,005 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 59,700 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 52,362 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 MFE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MFE, 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 MFE registered?

MD03 MFE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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