MOT Status
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130,046 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle painted (wax oil)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight leak at rear anti-roll bar (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin JUST within limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met
Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Valve stem slightly damaged All valves slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch at A.B.S. pump mounting point (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight leak at rear anti-roll bar (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin JUST within limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met
Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Valve stem slightly damaged All valves slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Valve stem slightly damaged all tyre valves slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Suspension pipe leaking Pipe going to rear anti-roll bar (5.3.5 (c))
All tyre valves perishing
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
both rear bump stops missing
chassis corroded
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (7.2.3)
Fuel system component leaking pressure regulator (7.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
both rear bump stops missing
chassis corroded
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MV03 EFR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 MV03 EFR, 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 MV03 EFR registered?
MV03 EFR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 July 2003.
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