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ML03 MLL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

101,123 mi
Last recorded101,123 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 MLL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 101,123 miles

BOTH SIDE SKIRTS IN POOR CONDITION

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play DROP ARM JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR CROSSMEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2026 101,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

BOTH SIDE SKIRTS IN POOR CONDITION

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play DROP ARM JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR CROSSMEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 98,839 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 96,110 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 93,975 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 91,837 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 89,967 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 85,997 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 83,002 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT TO REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2017 81,545 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 79,581 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 75,951 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 71,142 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 66,536 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 61,275 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 56,916 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 51,171 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 43,409 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 39,613 miles

front registration plate is delaminating

front windscreen wipers poor clearance

nearside front and offside front tires are perishing on sidewalls and between treads, offside rear tire is perishing between treads

switch under rear fuel filter looks damp, cannot see any live leaks??

underside of engine is oiley

Pass 15 May 2007 33,735 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2006 26,216 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 MLL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 MLL, 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 MLL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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