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PA03 ODL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,890 mi
Last recorded40,890 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 ODL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2026 40,890 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 33,539 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 33,494 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs showing signs of pitting on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi pipe ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle covered in under seal covering chassis,braking,steering and suspension components not allowing full inspection.

Fail 26 Jun 2024 33,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs showing signs of pitting on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi pipe ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle covered in under seal covering chassis,braking,steering and suspension components not allowing full inspection.

Pass 18 Apr 2023 33,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in waxoyl inc flexi hoses and ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside heavily waxoyled

Pass 28 Apr 2022 32,499 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))

underside heavily waxoyled

Pass 12 May 2021 30,315 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 30,261 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 29,338 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 28,307 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 27,240 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 26,991 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 26,565 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 25,832 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 24,795 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 23,006 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 21,409 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 19,984 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 19,006 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 17,889 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 15,862 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 13,449 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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PA03 ODL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PA03 ODL, 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 PA03 ODL registered?

PA03 ODL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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