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RL03 UDW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,360 mi
Last recorded164,360 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 164,360 miles

Front Cross Member Corroded

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 164,358 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake test not done due to nearside rear chassis (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside front headlamp dips to right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside rear chassis badly holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside front headlamp dips to right (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively damaged and functionality of the braking system is affected holed and corroded by abs pump to bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively damaged and functionality of the braking system is affected offside front inner flitch holed and corroded (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front radiator support beam holed and corroded badly

Nearside Front nearside front hub seal leaking oil

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 153,376 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 153,359 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 151,369 miles

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

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

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

lower radiator support corroded.

Fail 13 Aug 2021 151,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

lower radiator support corroded.

Pass 18 Aug 2020 144,513 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 144,505 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 132,464 miles

Vehicle chassis corroded but not excessively

Fail 17 Aug 2017 132,464 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Vehicle chassis corroded but not excessively

Pass 5 Aug 2016 132,143 miles

All underside componants slightly corroded

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Vehicle chassis slightly corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2016 132,143 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

All underside componants slightly corroded

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Vehicle chassis slightly corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2015 130,480 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2015 130,480 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 128,082 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 121,457 miles

nearside front tyre cut on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2012 118,681 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 118,670 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 114,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs slightley scored

Pass 18 Aug 2011 114,558 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs slightley scored

Pass 18 Sep 2010 110,729 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 105,010 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 92,722 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 75,700 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 75,700 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 29 Jan 2007 59,583 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 42,495 miles

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

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 UDW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RL03 UDW, 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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RL03 UDW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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