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RK03 DSO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

201,434 mi
Last recorded201,434 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 DSO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 201,434 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 195,512 miles

3rd row of seats folded away

Corrosion on NSR outer 1/4 panel

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 186,526 miles

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

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

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

drivers seat damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2023 186,524 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

drivers seat damaged

drivers seat damaged

Fail 5 Dec 2022 186,493 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

handbrake drum noisy.

Pass 16 Feb 2021 183,749 miles

heavy corrosion on vehicle

Fail 28 Jan 2021 183,344 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion on chassis

Pass 17 Sep 2019 173,642 miles

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS CORRODED NEAR FUEL TANK

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

VARIOUS CHASSIS AREAS STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 5 Sep 2019 173,558 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded OVER CHASSIS (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded OVER CHASSIS (1.1.11 (c))

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS CORRODED NEAR FUEL TANK

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

VARIOUS CHASSIS AREAS STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 13 Sep 2018 171,915 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 171,908 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 165,894 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 165,894 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 158,270 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 155,825 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2016 155,825 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 141,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 141,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 128,545 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 118,427 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 111,522 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 100,477 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2010 86,970 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 73,550 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 59,161 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 47,725 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 47,685 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2006 35,251 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 35,251 miles

Inner Front Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Inner Rear Lower brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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RK03 DSO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 RK03 DSO, 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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RK03 DSO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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