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OWV 884

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

167,423 mi
Last recorded167,423 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWV 884
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 167,423 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 14 Aug 2023 165,389 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 160,908 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 158,624 miles

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

vehicle chassis undersealed

Pass 8 Jul 2020 156,471 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 153,679 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 153,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 149,859 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 149,854 miles

Fuel hose leaking filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 144,585 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jul 2017 144,581 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 140,047 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 140,033 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering Box (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 135,789 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 128,663 miles

power steering weeping fluid

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2013 121,933 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 121,993 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 115,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil Leak

Fail 19 Jul 2012 115,301 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 110,563 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 103,928 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2009 96,237 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 96,237 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 80,074 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 64,590 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 55,740 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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OWV 884 is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OWV 884, 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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What year was OWV 884 registered?

OWV 884 is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is OWV 884 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWV 884 shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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