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S27 REY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

165,243 mi
Last recorded165,243 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS27 REY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 165,243 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 157,546 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 152,090 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2023 147,900 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2023 147,900 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 143,186 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear slight sepage from hub sill

Pass 27 Mar 2021 136,289 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 130,554 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse Lights Not Working

Fail 19 Mar 2020 130,554 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reverse Lights Not Working

Pass 12 Mar 2019 121,222 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 115,343 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 113,391 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 111,253 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 106,719 miles

Slight oil leak at o/s/rear hub area. Engine has oil leaks & shows sign pf a water leak. Spare wheel tyre ilegal.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 98,713 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 92,114 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 84,512 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 81,278 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 61,529 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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S27 REY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S27 REY, 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 S27 REY registered?

S27 REY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is S27 REY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S27 REY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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