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R19 DBH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

223,121 mi
Last recorded223,121 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR19 DBH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 223,121 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 221,818 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2024 214,440 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2024 214,437 miles

Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OS and NS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 206,759 miles

Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 206,759 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 198,654 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 189,959 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 185,866 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 180,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel stiff to turn

Pass 10 Jan 2018 176,668 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 176,668 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 172,867 miles

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

covers fitted covering some components

rear wiper blade split

Fail 19 Dec 2016 172,867 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

covers fitted covering some components

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Dec 2015 165,115 miles

os step excessively corroded

small chip at top of windscreen

tyres worn x4

Fail 17 Dec 2015 165,113 miles

Fuel pipe leaking rear fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

m and s warning lights on dash

os step excessively corroded

slight play on both front anti role links

slight split nsf wiper blade

small chip at top of windscreen

Pass 18 Dec 2014 158,649 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 146,655 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 146,655 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 136,535 miles

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)

nsr bump stop missing

osf bump stop missing

osr bump stop missing

Fail 20 Nov 2012 136,535 miles

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

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

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

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)

both front wiper blades split

nsr bump stop missing

osf bump stop missing

osr bump stop missing

Pass 28 Jun 2011 124,448 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 112,138 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 94,244 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 80,158 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 60,202 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 40,371 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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R19 DBH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 R19 DBH, 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 R19 DBH registered?

R19 DBH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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