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OE03 UXZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

125,022 mi
Last recorded125,022 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 UXZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2026 125,022 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play and lower (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sill rotten (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front coil spring not seated correctly both sides

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to chassis both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 125,006 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 124,062 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 124,061 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 123,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 121,711 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 119,714 miles

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 is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 117,147 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 117,141 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 113,611 miles

both front springs not seated correctly

Fail 22 May 2019 113,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front springs not seated correctly

Pass 9 May 2018 110,895 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to vehicle

Fail 8 May 2018 110,895 miles

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush nearside front shocker, lower bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

corrosion to vehicle

Pass 18 May 2017 108,124 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2016 105,260 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2016 105,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 101,990 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 101,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2014 96,524 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 96,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSR OUTER WHEEL RIM DENTED.

Pass 13 May 2013 91,044 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 91,044 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSR OUTER WHEEL RIM BENT.

Pass 23 May 2012 84,229 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 84,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

NSF TYRE ON 3MM IN PARTS.

NSR TYRE ON 2MM IN PARTS.

Pass 18 May 2011 75,387 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 75,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Pass 17 May 2010 66,611 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 56,990 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 56,990 miles

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

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

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

NSF OUTER TYRE WALL PERISHING.

Pass 28 May 2008 48,289 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 48,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 39,899 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 34,636 miles

Nearside Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

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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OE03 UXZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 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 OE03 UXZ, 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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OE03 UXZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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