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OY03 MXU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

107,223 mi
Last recorded107,223 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 MXU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 107,223 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 98,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 98,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 94,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 90,947 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel system regulator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 89,845 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 88,179 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 86,877 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 85,135 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 82,556 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 80,564 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 78,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower swivel joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 75,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 75,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 72,217 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 72,217 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 69,264 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 67,369 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 65,288 miles

Steering box damp

Fail 10 Mar 2011 65,288 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Steering box damp

Pass 8 Mar 2010 61,742 miles

nearside front tyre close to legal limit on 2mm

Fail 5 Mar 2010 61,440 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

nearside front tyre close to legal limit on 2mm

Pass 11 Mar 2009 56,212 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 52,047 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 45,544 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 37,946 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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OY03 MXU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 OY03 MXU, 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 OY03 MXU registered?

OY03 MXU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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