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MD03 TCX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

185,314 mi
Last recorded185,314 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 TCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 185,314 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion to all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to all chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 182,337 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 173,977 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 167,939 miles

Central Rear GENERAL LIGHT CORROSION

Pass 30 Apr 2022 159,837 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 155,921 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2020 151,218 miles

corrosion to chassis

Pass 2 Mar 2019 147,391 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 143,321 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 130,716 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 124,801 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 120,534 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 116,225 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 112,116 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 107,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2011 92,899 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 81,163 miles

Oil leak

Rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2009 60,450 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 60,450 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 52,736 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 51,154 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

advise front pads appear low.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 51,154 miles

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

advise front pads appear low.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 42,504 miles

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

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

advise rear wiper split.

Pass 2 Mar 2006 33,511 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 33,507 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 TCX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 TCX, 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 TCX registered?

MD03 TCX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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