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MG03 DOC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

169,742 mi
Last recorded169,742 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG03 DOC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 169,742 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 168,355 miles

oil leak

rear of chassis rusting

Pass 2 Nov 2020 166,623 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Parking brake has just met the required effort, system may need adjustment or repair.

Rear brake discs pitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

parking brake lever has poor reserve travel

Fail 26 Oct 2020 166,521 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake has just met the required effort, system may need adjustment or repair.

Rear brake discs pitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

parking brake lever has poor reserve travel

Pass 10 May 2019 151,780 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (b) (i))

hand brake lever no reserve travel

Fail 9 May 2019 151,737 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track control arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (b) (i))

hand brake lever no reserve travel

Pass 9 May 2018 137,977 miles

Central high level stop lamp not working

Front registration plate deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit!! (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorating

chassis corroding at rear

Fail 30 Apr 2018 137,826 miles

Emissions not tested low on oil (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central high level stop lamp not working

Front registration plate deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit!! (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorating

chassis corroding at rear

Pass 27 Apr 2017 120,295 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 120,149 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

slight play in steering box

chassis corroded

close to excessive offside front hub oil leak

offside front bump stop missing

rear axle bump stops missing

slight play in offside front top swivel

slight play in steering ball joints

Pass 26 Apr 2016 105,694 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nails in nearside rear and offside front

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear fog light poor colour

Pass 12 May 2015 93,128 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 92,347 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 83,654 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 77,599 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 69,205 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 69,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 62,127 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 55,848 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 55,848 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2008 48,264 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 38,930 miles

diesel fuel leak under engine

Pass 30 Mar 2006 28,552 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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MG03 DOC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MG03 DOC, 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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MG03 DOC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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