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ML03 UVE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

111,940 mi
Last recorded111,940 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2026 111,940 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKEBACK PLATES RUSTY

O/S STEP RUSTY

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S REAR CHASSIS (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security O/S REAR CHASSIS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 110,264 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 109,246 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive P.A.S. OIL STAINING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 107,869 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 106,387 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

Rear step corroded

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

n/s and o/s rear arches corroded

n/s and o/s side steps corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2021 104,899 miles

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE & BRAKE DISCS

Pass 25 Jun 2020 104,861 miles

BOTH SIDE STEPS VERY CORRODED

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 104,855 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced HOLE BEHIND FRONT CROSSMEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced TOWBAR MOUNTING AREA (6.1.1 (a) (i))

BOTH SIDE STEPS VERY CORRODED

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 102,733 miles

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

Nearside mirror damaged

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

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

Rear self level pipe slight leak

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

engine oil leak rear brake backplates holed and rusted

Fail 30 Jun 2018 102,733 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside mirror damaged

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

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

Rear self level pipe slight leak

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

engine oil leak rear brake backplates holed and rusted

Pass 12 Jul 2017 100,507 miles

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET RUSTY

SLIGHT PLAY N/S TRACK OD END

Pass 4 Jul 2016 96,702 miles

CORROSION O/S REAR CHASSIS

O/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

O/S REAR BRAKE DISC RUSTY

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH TRACK ROD ENDS

Pass 1 Jul 2015 94,555 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 94,555 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 89,392 miles

N/S rear tyre tread on limit

Surface corrosion rear of main steel brake pipe

Pass 9 Jan 2013 85,446 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 79,739 miles

rear seat belts not checked as seats stowed away

Fail 5 Jan 2012 79,739 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear seat belts not checked as seats stowed away

Pass 28 Jul 2010 67,617 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 56,652 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 46,338 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 37,576 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 29,294 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 UVE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 ML03 UVE, 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 ML03 UVE registered?

ML03 UVE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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The MOT history for ML03 UVE 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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