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OV03 USM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

131,504 mi
Last recorded131,504 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 USM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 131,504 miles

fuel filter rusting

Fail 21 Jul 2021 131,499 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Driver's seat insecure base loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

fuel filter rusting

Pass 31 Jul 2020 122,426 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 122,422 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 119,144 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S centre row

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 119,144 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted to N/S centre row

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 110,162 miles

front a,r,b "d" bushes worn

various slight oil leaks

Fail 13 Nov 2018 110,162 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front a,r,b "d" bushes worn

various slight oil leaks

Pass 6 Dec 2017 101,254 miles

All tyres perished

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Dec 2017 101,254 miles

All tyres perished

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Nov 2017 100,612 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X3 ()

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

all tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 24 Nov 2016 92,872 miles

All 4 tyre's perished

Exhaust system rusty

Fail 16 Nov 2016 92,872 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

All 4 tyre's perished

Exhaust system rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2015 85,782 miles

advise general oil leaks present

advise rear tyres slightly staggered and starting to perish

advise surface corrosion taking effect

advise wiper condition deteriorating

Pass 5 Jan 2015 80,851 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 74,470 miles

engine oil leak

rear diff slight leak

Fail 8 Jan 2014 74,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

rear diff slight leak

Pass 3 Jan 2013 68,712 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2012 64,917 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 61,486 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 61,486 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 58,236 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 52,739 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 52,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 48,376 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 41,009 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 35,059 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 USM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 OV03 USM, 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 USM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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