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OV03 UST

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

112,244 mi
Last recorded112,244 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 UST
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 112,244 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2025 108,719 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe holed /corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 103,898 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 100,975 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 99,143 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 98,710 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 96,387 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 93,731 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 92,007 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 89,210 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 86,718 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 84,667 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 81,358 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 78,321 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 27 Oct 2010 64,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 64,872 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 48,112 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 42,868 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 42,868 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 37,820 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 32,707 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 UST is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 UST, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV03 UST registered?

OV03 UST is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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The MOT history for OV03 UST shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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