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RIB 2130

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

209,719 mi
Last recorded209,719 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIB 2130
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 209,719 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2026 209,718 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 208,167 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 208,007 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2022 207,717 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 206,920 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 198,341 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 179,461 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 160,053 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 149,094 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system rusty

Pass 5 Jan 2016 138,294 miles

exhaust system rusty

Fail 25 Nov 2015 137,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 9 May 2014 122,349 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 111,105 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 111,104 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 103,459 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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RIB 2130 is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RIB 2130, 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 RIB 2130 registered?

RIB 2130 is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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