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RA03 OSX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

121,326 mi
Last recorded121,326 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

RegistrationRA03 OSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 121,326 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 121,297 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 119,635 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 117,552 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 115,677 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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 113,386 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 111,485 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 109,404 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 107,236 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 104,532 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 104,463 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES RUBBING ON CHASSIS POORLY FITTED (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIES (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 100,538 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf side step bracket corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2016 96,807 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 93,153 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 89,312 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 84,738 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 81,941 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 79,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 75,474 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 71,270 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 66,162 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 59,228 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 53,938 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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RA03 OSX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 RA03 OSX, 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 RA03 OSX registered?

RA03 OSX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is RA03 OSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA03 OSX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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