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RL03 UEV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,591 mi
Last recorded147,591 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 UEV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 147,591 miles

Offside Front Slight play In Hub Area

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 145,527 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 143,272 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 141,754 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 140,035 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 138,723 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 137,180 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 132,564 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 125,959 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 118,664 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 110,719 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 102,794 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 95,875 miles

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

unable too check rear belts

Pass 27 Nov 2012 90,174 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 85,904 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 80,181 miles

front tyre inner sidewalls run very close to steering link arms

Pass 7 Dec 2009 72,187 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 62,969 miles

brake fluid leaked from fluid resivoir

Pass 9 Jan 2008 52,626 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 39,520 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 26,870 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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RL03 UEV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UEV, 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 UEV registered?

RL03 UEV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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