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MD03 NEY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

101,649 mi
Last recorded101,649 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 101,649 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 100,471 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 100,471 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 99,093 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 98,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 98,023 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 95,389 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 95,389 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 83,700 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 83,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 81,420 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 81,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 79,991 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear differential has an oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2015 77,800 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both brake pipes from abs unit to n/s/f flexi pipes corroding

both rear axle bump stops missing

o/s/r tyre tread depth on 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)

rear diff leaking oil

steering box damp with oil

Pass 12 Nov 2014 74,414 miles

brake pipes corroded at n/s/f flexi hoses

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread

steering box damp with oil

Fail 11 Nov 2014 74,413 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake pipes corroded at n/s/f flexi hoses

high level brake light in op

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread

steering box damp with oil

traction control light on

Pass 14 Nov 2013 71,019 miles

n/s/f flexi brake pipe ferrels corroding

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer wall, outer wall starting to crack

n/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s and n/s front to rear metal brake pipes corroding (front section)

o/s/f and n/s/f anti-roll bar drop links have very slight play

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm on inner edge, outer wall starting to crack

rear diff damp with oil

steering box damp with oil

Fail 13 Nov 2013 71,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f flexi brake pipe ferrels corroding

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer wall, outer wall starting to crack

n/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s and n/s front to rear metal brake pipes corroding (front section)

o/s/f and n/s/f anti-roll bar drop links have very slight play

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm on inner edge, outer wall starting to crack

rear diff damp with oil

steering box damp with oil

Fail 27 Nov 2012 67,521 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f flexi and brake pipes corroded at unions

steering box damp with oil

Pass 27 Nov 2012 67,521 miles

n/s/f flexi and brake pipes corroded at unions

steering box damp with oil

Pass 8 Nov 2011 63,666 miles

slight oil leak from rear diff pinnion seal

slight oil leak from steering box area

Pass 10 Nov 2010 59,952 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 54,487 miles

misting of oil on steering box

Fail 3 Nov 2009 54,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads getting low

misting of oil on steering box

Pass 6 Nov 2008 47,780 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 40,335 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 32,356 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 NEY 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 NEY, 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 NEY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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