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OY03 UXP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

190,709 mi
Last recorded190,709 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 190,709 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 190,008 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 190,008 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 189,323 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange centre to rear pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 189,110 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 189,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 188,537 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 187,566 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 185,432 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 185,431 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 182,207 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 182,206 miles

Fuel hose leaking back of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 178,985 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2017 178,982 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over strut top (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 176,421 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 174,175 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 174,130 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 171,564 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 166,948 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear fog lamp slightly insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2012 162,812 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 159,057 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 159,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 152,045 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 142,345 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 142,334 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 122,815 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 101,439 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 79,339 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 79,339 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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 UXP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 UXP, 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 UXP registered?

OY03 UXP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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