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R13 SNT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

143,319 mi
Last recorded143,319 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 SNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 143,319 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced LEDs slightly flickering (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

chassis corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2025 143,318 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced LEDs slightly flickering (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

chassis corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2024 139,983 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 134,801 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play all ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 129,843 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 124,391 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 119,017 miles

Front registration plate digit spacing poor,but still legible.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 114,209 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 109,799 miles

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

Rear Diff. leaking

Fail 18 Sep 2018 109,799 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Diff. leaking

Pass 8 Sep 2017 104,911 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Rear diff.leaking

oil leaking

Fail 8 Sep 2017 168,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Rear diff.leaking

Rear middle upper stop light does not work

oil leaking

Pass 15 Sep 2016 97,886 miles

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

Rear Diff. leaking

Fail 15 Sep 2016 97,996 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Diff. leaking

Pass 10 Sep 2015 89,262 miles

excess of oil leaking

Fail 10 Sep 2015 89,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

excess of oil leaking

Pass 16 Sep 2014 82,318 miles

Excess of oil leaking.

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 20 Sep 2013 76,371 miles

Excess of oil leaking.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 76,271 miles

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

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)

Excess of oil leaking.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 71,298 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 64,644 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r door not open.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 58,903 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

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 17 Sep 2009 54,390 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 48,455 miles

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

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 43,906 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 43,906 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 35,097 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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R13 SNT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R13 SNT, 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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R13 SNT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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