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ML03 EHX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,219 mi
Last recorded111,219 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 EHX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 111,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 111,219 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Cross member (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 109,950 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2025 109,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 108,459 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 104,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

under vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2022 102,060 miles

chassis and suspension components corroded, full under-seal advised

Pass 3 Jun 2021 101,302 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 101,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 98,772 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 97,512 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 97,512 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2018 94,396 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 90,550 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 90,550 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 87,234 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 87,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 83,222 miles

n/s/r shocka weak

Fail 7 Jan 2015 83,222 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r shocka weak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 79,594 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 75,153 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 75,153 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 72,719 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 72,719 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 69,275 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 65,686 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 61,215 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 47,474 miles

slight play in the steering

Pass 5 Oct 2006 39,050 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 38,976 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 EHX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EHX, 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 EHX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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