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OV03 URM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

204,745 mi
Last recorded204,745 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 URM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 204,745 miles

Exhaust corroded

Coolant leak Coolant low ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front cross member corroded

Offside Front Coil spring area corroded

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Stone chip to windscreen

Under body corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2019 197,646 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 196,503 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 17 May 2017 196,027 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 196,024 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Tow bar frame mounting. (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 194,606 miles

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

Slight body corrosion.

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Slight steering fluid leak.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 191,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 191,705 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 180,280 miles

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres getting low

exhaust system corroded

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 167,870 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 154,654 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 136,023 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2010 121,949 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 108,120 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 90,151 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 73,496 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 56,316 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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OV03 URM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OV03 URM, 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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OV03 URM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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