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MDD 248

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

72,111 mi
Last recorded72,111 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDD 248
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 72,111 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 59,629 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to off side rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2024 59,629 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to off side rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2023 48,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 47,633 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2022 41,326 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both flexi brake hoses to front to rear pipes in n/s/f wheel arch ferules corroded

both headlamp lenses crazed

both rear steel brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded at rear

Fail 8 Sep 2022 41,281 miles

Fuel system component leaking at rear of engine, dripping off gearbox (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both flexi brake hoses to front to rear pipes in n/s/f wheel arch ferules corroded

both headlamp lenses crazed

both rear steel brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded at rear

Pass 14 Sep 2021 40,135 miles

Central Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule two pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced needs doing before next mot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 39,347 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by tow bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 38,275 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light lens slightly damaged

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blade rubbers slightly damaged (3.4 (b) (i))

engine oil level a little low

Pass 19 Sep 2018 36,978 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 35,235 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 33,853 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 32,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 25 Sep 2014 30,652 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 29,100 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 28,019 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 26,735 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 24,717 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 22,468 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 19,171 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 16,464 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 13,245 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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MDD 248 is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MDD 248, 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 MDD 248 registered?

MDD 248 is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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