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Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steel pipes from steering box to pump and reservoir (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Central Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective corroding (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play front axle top swivel ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective tail box support (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Lower wing panel / wheel arch area corroding
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead / foot well area (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes under radiator (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Axle top - (swivel pin) Ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner front wing / foot well area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner front wing / foot well area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test attached to windscreen ()
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch / foot well area, (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes under radiator area (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner front wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive front differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing / wheel arch to footwell area, (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of inner wing - bulkhead to footwell area , (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play upper joint (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working ( obligatory lamp ) (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower axle breather pipe broken - at radius arm
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower rubber bump stop missing
Nearside Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body outrigger,ahead of the rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general chassis surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body outrigger,ahead of the rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general chassis surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
rear chassis corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear nail in tyre
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front bump stop broken
oil leak
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear nail in tyre
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front bump stop broken
oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
unable to test middle and offside rear seat/seatbelts
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
unable to test middle and offside rear seat/seatbelts
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
offside front wheel bearing noisy
one horn button missing
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
offside front wheel bearing noisy
one horn button missing
play in offside rear antiroll bar droplink
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coolant leaking
non obligatory lamp insecure/defective
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coolant leaking
non obligatory lamp insecure/defective
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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MD03 MUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 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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MD03 MUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 2003.
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