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RF03 OFT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

63,350 mi
Last recorded63,350 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 OFT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 63,350 miles

AGE/RELATED CORROSION TO CHASSIS & ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear ( both sides ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 62,753 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 62,753 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 61,929 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under body corrosion

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

Pass 19 May 2023 61,646 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 61,262 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

under body corrosion

Pass 18 May 2021 60,849 miles

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Under body corrosion

Pass 20 May 2020 60,450 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion to exhaust

surface corrosion to under side

Fail 20 May 2020 60,450 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion to exhaust

surface corrosion to under side

Pass 23 May 2019 59,300 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 17 May 2018 57,972 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides. (2.7.4)

Front coil spring corroded both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (3.5.1g)

both front fog lamps & nearside front headlamp surround damaged.

heavy corrosion to under side of vehicle.

Fail 11 May 2018 57,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault and traction lamp on (3.4.1c)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play from steering box to nearside steering arm. (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides. (2.7.4)

Front coil spring corroded both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (3.5.1g)

both front fog lamps & nearside front headlamp surround damaged.

heavy corrosion to under side of vehicle.

Pass 7 Jul 2017 56,674 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak engine

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

both front fog lights and n/s headlight surround damaged

general chassis corrosion to vehicle

Pass 8 Jul 2016 54,785 miles

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

General under body corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2015 52,943 miles

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

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

rear chassis legs rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2014 50,362 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 47,513 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 47,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 44,317 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 40,354 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2010 36,243 miles

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

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

cut in o/s/r tyre inner sidewall

Pass 2 Jul 2010 36,243 miles

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

cut in o/s/r tyre inner sidewall

Pass 2 Jul 2009 31,838 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 27,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front diff seal leaking.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 22,574 miles

windsreen chipped

Pass 3 Jul 2006 17,828 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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RF03 OFT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 RF03 OFT, 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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RF03 OFT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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