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P21 TBY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

152,014 mi
Last recorded152,014 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 TBY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 152,014 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 142,844 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 136,660 miles

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 Aug 2023 133,913 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 128,811 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 121,799 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 115,954 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 111,805 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 104,900 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 97,780 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 90,314 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 83,215 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 83,203 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 79,469 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 78,231 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2013 74,765 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear brake pipe corroded at union

Pass 16 Aug 2012 67,163 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 67,122 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 61,216 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

metal support brackets for exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2011 61,213 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

metal support brackets for exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2010 55,443 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 50,916 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 50,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 43,421 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 37,008 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,591 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 27,583 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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P21 TBY 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 85.2%.

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 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 P21 TBY, 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 P21 TBY registered?

P21 TBY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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