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SC51 MCT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

150,913 mi
Last recorded150,913 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC51 MCT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 150,913 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 146,570 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 139,831 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 139,829 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear(marked) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear link arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear link arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 134,176 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 128,695 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 128,692 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 120,084 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 120,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 112,395 miles

General underbody/chassis corrosion

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 112,395 miles

General underbody/chassis corrosion

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 100,790 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 5 Feb 2019 100,785 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 8 Jan 2018 92,271 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 91,129 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 87,251 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 82,035 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2014 82,035 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2013 76,825 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 68,911 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 68,911 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 61,464 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 56,217 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 49,937 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 40,427 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 32,285 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 23,633 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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SC51 MCT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SC51 MCT, 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 SC51 MCT registered?

SC51 MCT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is SC51 MCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC51 MCT shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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