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ML03 EHC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

68,530 mi
Last recorded68,530 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 EHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 68,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 65,345 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 63,786 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 63,785 miles

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 20 Mar 2020 63,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

chassis corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2020 63,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

chassis corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 62,497 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush x2lower (2.7.4)

Fail 10 May 2018 62,497 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush x2lower (2.7.4)

Pass 26 May 2017 62,018 miles

both rear brake pipes heavily corroded

x2 rear tyres slight cracks

Fail 26 May 2017 62,018 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear brake pipes heavily corroded

x2 rear tyres slight cracks

Pass 4 May 2016 61,266 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 61,012 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 59,925 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 58,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 56,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 52,729 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 47,537 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 42,750 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear brake pipes to flexis slightly corroded

n/s/f track rod end has slight play in the ball joint

Pass 1 May 2008 38,017 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 32,835 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 27,704 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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ML03 EHC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ML03 EHC, 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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ML03 EHC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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