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RA03 OTU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

188,246 mi
Last recorded188,246 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 OTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 188,246 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 187,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 181,910 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 173,813 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 173,813 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 169,947 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 169,947 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 164,265 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 164,265 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 158,888 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 155,374 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 144,601 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 130,357 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 130,357 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 113,936 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 113,936 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 95,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 95,553 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 80,565 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 65,640 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 65,640 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 48,093 miles

all tyre side walls slightly perished

very slight oil seap from nearside rear axel end

Fail 3 Jul 2006 48,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all tyre side walls slightly perished

very slight oil seap from nearside rear axel end

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 OTU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA03 OTU registered?

RA03 OTU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is RA03 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA03 OTU shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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