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MRL 533P

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,065 mi
Last recorded135,065 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRL 533P
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 135,065 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 117,505 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 117,502 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 117,394 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger in front of rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger in front or rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Watt's link bracket and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 105,088 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 105,084 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing all under abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 98,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under side of vehicle undersealed

Pass 30 Nov 2021 97,466 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inner arch (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 96,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has a split in the rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 95,514 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 94,859 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 93,715 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 92,260 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 92,260 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp doesn't work when stop light is applied (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 90,724 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 90,706 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 88,485 miles

Small split in nearside wiper blade rubber

Pass 2 Dec 2013 85,184 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 81,889 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2012 81,831 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

rear discs corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2011 77,748 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

osr tyre has cut in side wall and tread not to cords

rear seats and belts not accible

Fail 17 Nov 2011 77,623 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

osr tyre has cut in side wall and tread not to cords

rear seats and belts not accible

Pass 23 Nov 2010 73,923 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 69,345 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 60,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

nearside rear fog lamp slightly loose

Pass 1 Feb 2008 57,013 miles

chips in front screen

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 25 Jan 2008 56,837 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

chips in front screen

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 22 Jan 2007 41,171 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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MRL 533P is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MRL 533P, 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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MRL 533P is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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