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MD03 MUD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

205,657 mi
Last recorded205,657 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 205,657 miles

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))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 204,800 miles

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))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 203,613 miles

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))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 203,598 miles

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))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 202,360 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 202,353 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 200,344 miles

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))

Fail 16 May 2019 200,344 miles

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))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 199,013 miles

rear chassis corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2017 198,244 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 May 2016 198,224 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 198,223 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 188,980 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2015 188,496 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 159,936 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 159,926 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2013 149,632 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside front wheel bearing noisy

one horn button missing

Fail 1 May 2013 149,122 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 137,370 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 128,996 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 122,451 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 122,451 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 115,879 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2008 111,284 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 106,228 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 106,228 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 78,551 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant leaking

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

Fail 24 Apr 2006 78,551 miles

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?

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 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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