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S55 MAD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,884 mi
Last recorded114,884 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 MAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 114,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear under body corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2026 114,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear under body corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2025 110,553 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Body panel slightly loose quarter panel loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Body panel slightly loose quarter panel loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 107,808 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 107,808 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users FEUL FILTER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 104,984 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 104,875 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Wing under ABS unit corroded and holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing corroded and holed beside brake servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 102,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 102,509 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play stearing box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 99,683 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 96,980 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 96,980 miles

Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 94,399 miles

General under body corrosion

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 92,092 miles

all brake hose ferrules corroded

suspension pipes corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2018 92,090 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (7.2.3)

all brake hose ferrules corroded

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 89,172 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 86,008 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 86,008 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 82,172 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 75,757 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 69,835 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jul 2012 64,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 58,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 52,750 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

OFFSIDE REAR HUB SLIGHT LEAK

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2009 45,778 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 39,094 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 31,792 miles

rear diff pinnion oil seal leaking

Pass 8 May 2006 24,910 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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S55 MAD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S55 MAD, 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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S55 MAD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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