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S70 TOJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests50 (36 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

434,441 mi
Last recorded434,441 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 TOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

36 pass 14 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 434,441 miles

Nearside Front corrosion inner wheel arch

Nearside corrosion back of step

Offside corrosion back of step

Fail 16 Apr 2026 434,441 miles

Nearside Front corrosion inner wheel arch

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside corrosion back of step

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside corrosion back of step

Pass 27 May 2025 427,787 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside closure panel/outer sill corroded not in prescribed area

Fail 27 May 2025 427,787 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside closure panel/outer sill corroded not in prescribed area

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability front bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 273,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 421,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion both steps

Pass 6 Feb 2024 258,001 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 413,850 miles

Offside corrosion door step

Pass 23 Feb 2023 241,587 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 399,906 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 224,754 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 381,707 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 211,548 miles

Central Lower Fuel Tank Support Corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2020 201,673 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 201,673 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 378,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 11 Jan 2019 188,830 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 178,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre has cut to in outer sidewall

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some components are hidden by protective covers

Fail 3 Jan 2018 178,432 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre has cut to in outer sidewall

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some components are hidden by protective covers

Pass 28 Dec 2016 375,206 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 375,206 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 166,585 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 357,161 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 357,161 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 156,775 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 143,289 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 322,090 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 126,124 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 289,224 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2013 289,224 miles

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both rear light lens sligtly dameged and slightly insecure

Number plate light slightly insecure

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 109,867 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 276,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 276,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 98,892 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 248,868 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 248,866 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 215,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 87,074 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 87,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 162,133 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 160,304 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

engine cradle bolt snapped

n/s mirror small crack

n/s/r hub seal leaking

n/s/r outer rim dented

no washer cap

slight wear rear leaf spring bushes

Pass 21 Dec 2009 72,917 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 134,456 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 134,452 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side front seat removed and seat belts

no rear body fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2008 53,890 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 120,680 miles

Damage to various parts of body.

Front number plate de-laminated.

Nearside marker lamp loose.

Oil leak

Wiring insecure.

Fail 25 Jun 2008 120,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Damage to various parts of body.

Front number plate de-laminated.

Nearside marker lamp loose.

Oil leak

Wiring insecure.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 89,137 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 89,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

ns front accident damage

ns rear brake slightly low but within limits

slight play ns rear spring eye

Pass 23 Jun 2006 59,781 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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S70 TOJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 50 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S70 TOJ, 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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S70 TOJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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