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OFZ 4155

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

148,760 mi
Last recorded148,760 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFZ 4155
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 148,760 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 148,760 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose onto donut (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 140,538 miles

chassis been welded showing signs of corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2025 140,531 miles

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

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2024 134,312 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 134,302 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 126,874 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 126,874 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 121,703 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 114,997 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 114,997 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 108,228 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 96,552 miles

General corrosion on vehicle underside & running gear

Pass 21 Jul 2016 92,091 miles

Front radiator support bar/bracket corroded

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Outrigger/body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake hose...viewed in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 pipes viewed above chassis in engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Front to rear outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Outrigger/body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All chassis front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 92,091 miles

Front radiator support bar/bracket corroded

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Outrigger/body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake hose...viewed in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 pipes viewed above chassis in engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Front to rear outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Outrigger/body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All chassis front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 87,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear brake discs inner faces slightly corroded/pitted

Pass 23 Jun 2014 79,922 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 79,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 70,638 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 70,638 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 69,186 miles

All 4 tyres worn slightly low

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 63,490 miles

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

Power steering fluid leak

Pass 15 Dec 2010 58,317 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 58,317 miles

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

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

spare wheel carrier

Pass 14 Dec 2009 52,316 miles

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

spare wheel carrier

Pass 23 Dec 2008 44,609 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 37,701 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 37,701 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 29,637 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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OFZ 4155 is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 OFZ 4155, 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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OFZ 4155 is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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