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MT03 OXL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

107,003 mi
Last recorded107,003 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 OXL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 107,003 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 Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 106,251 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 105,844 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 105,661 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 102,051 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 98,085 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 93,870 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 89,000 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 84,761 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 79,970 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 74,580 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 69,191 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 69,191 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 63,996 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 61,644 miles

front and rear suspension arms have slightly cracked/perished bushes

Pass 28 Oct 2009 55,936 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 55,936 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 51,250 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 47,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight coolant leak from coolant pipe

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2006 41,588 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 41,548 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 40,923 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 40,923 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MT03 OXL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MT03 OXL, 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 MT03 OXL registered?

MT03 OXL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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