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RL03 LVD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

133,655 mi
Last recorded133,655 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 LVD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 133,655 miles

corrosion to underneath

oil leak

wipers in poor condition

Pass 30 Nov 2023 132,190 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 128,511 miles

both front suspension coil springs and front top suspension mountings starting to rust

both rear tyres starting to crack/ perish

check front inner brake pads

front brake hoses ferrules starting to rust

fuel pump area slightly damp under bonnet

nearside rear suspension air bag starting to perish

offside front wheel bearing slight play

offside rear brake brake plate/ hub slightly damp

rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

rear brake pads worn low

rear chassis starting to rust

rear diff slightly damp

slight oil leaks

spare wheel/ tyre slightly loose on carrier

Pass 23 Jul 2021 124,289 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 123,046 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 120,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 116,579 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 113,051 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 110,533 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 107,534 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 104,732 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 101,100 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 94,017 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 94,017 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 85,568 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 85,568 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 76,988 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 65,258 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 57,986 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 41,870 miles

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

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

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing on in side and getting low

Pass 31 Mar 2006 33,632 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on inside

oil leak

rear tyres wearing on inside

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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RL03 LVD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 RL03 LVD, 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 RL03 LVD registered?

RL03 LVD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is RL03 LVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL03 LVD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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