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P20 DOV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,500 mi
Last recorded122,500 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 DOV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 122,500 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive ace pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

side steps corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2025 117,935 miles

surface rusting to both chassis rails

Fail 12 Aug 2025 117,931 miles

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Suspension pipe leaking ace system pipes leaking o/s (5.3.5 (c))

surface rusting to both chassis rails

Pass 14 Aug 2024 113,394 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive ACE system pipes and pump block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface rusting to both chassis rails

Pass 10 Aug 2023 108,677 miles

Corrosion on radiator support bar

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 105,846 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 105,846 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 102,414 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 99,169 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 93,675 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 93,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive suspension/power steering at pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 89,003 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 82,749 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 77,006 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 77,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2015 71,492 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 64,636 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 64,636 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 56,533 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 51,177 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 51,177 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 47,147 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 41,673 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 36,694 miles

slight pitting on rear brake flexis.

wiper blades .

Pass 6 Aug 2008 32,131 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 25,598 miles

centre stop lamp inop

Pass 25 Jul 2006 19,390 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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P20 DOV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P20 DOV, 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 P20 DOV registered?

P20 DOV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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