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OY03 OTZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

189,268 mi
Last recorded189,268 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 OTZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 189,268 miles

Central Seat belt slightly damaged n/s and o/s (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged rear rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 189,264 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged rear rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged n/s and o/s (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

t.c warning lights on

Pass 20 Dec 2019 184,422 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s and o/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 184,400 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s and o/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 174,956 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s and o/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link nuts loose

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 13 Nov 2018 174,955 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s and o/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link nuts loose

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 7 Nov 2017 161,334 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 153,340 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 153,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Obligatory mirror insecure glass holder missing. (8.1.1)

Stop lamp not working hi level. (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe slit from center silencer (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe hitting brake pipes. (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2015 144,437 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 133,945 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 133,910 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Both front to rear brake pipes corroding.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 121,969 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 109,556 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 97,917 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 85,776 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 73,820 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 61,476 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 49,484 miles

ADVISE # UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE VERY RUSTY,

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2007 49,484 miles

ADVISE # UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE VERY RUSTY,

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2006 30,811 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 30,811 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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 OTZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OY03 OTZ, 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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OY03 OTZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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