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MIG 1824

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

91,177 mi
Last recorded91,177 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIG 1824
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 91,177 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 83,192 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 69,641 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive UNDER ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 62,528 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 53,690 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 52,766 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 50,205 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 48,199 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 48,199 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 45,622 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 40,130 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 39,996 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 39,996 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 36,971 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 33,088 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 33,076 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 29,987 miles

FRONT & REAR BRAKE PADS WORN REAR TYRES WORN OIL LEAKS

Pass 26 Aug 2010 26,593 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 26,593 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 23,336 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 19,760 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 15,958 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 12,885 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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MIG 1824 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 82.6%.

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 MIG 1824, 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 MIG 1824 registered?

MIG 1824 is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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The MOT history for MIG 1824 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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