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OW03 UAP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

147,008 mi
Last recorded147,008 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 UAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 147,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 146,869 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 142,104 miles

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

fuel filter damp

head light adjuster in cab

Fail 7 Jan 2025 141,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

fuel filter damp

Pass 5 Jan 2024 137,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2022 133,764 miles

condensation to offside headlamp

heavy corrosion to both rear chassis rails and suspension pipes

offside rear chassis corroded/weak

Fail 4 Oct 2022 133,762 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CHASSIS (6.1.6 (i) (i))

condensation to offside headlamp

heavy corrosion to both rear chassis rails and suspension pipes

offside rear chassis corroded/weak

Fail 30 Sep 2021 133,735 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

front lower crossmember corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 131,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded at rear around towbar mounting area borderline

Pass 3 Oct 2019 127,615 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 122,485 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 122,485 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 118,030 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 112,863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 112,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 107,789 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 107,789 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 96,882 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2014 96,882 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 84,331 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 2 Oct 2012 74,417 miles

nearside front shock absorber bush worn

nearside track rod end slight play

steering box leaking fluid

Pass 29 Sep 2011 67,165 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

steering box weaping fluid

Pass 24 Sep 2010 66,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2009 62,351 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 62,351 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 60,309 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 59,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 59,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 47,673 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 47,673 miles

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

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

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

centre brake light not working

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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OW03 UAP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 OW03 UAP, 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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OW03 UAP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 August 2003.

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