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SO03 ODR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

182,793 mi
Last recorded182,793 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 ODR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 182,793 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 177,007 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 173,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 167,985 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 163,426 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 158,835 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 154,293 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 151,166 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 146,848 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 146,848 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2018 146,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded holed to corrosion (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering locking device insecure steering damper retaining nut loose (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis holed (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis o/s and n/s (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front discs back plate corroded

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

Nearside Rear door central locking not working

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

Offside Front discs back plate corroded

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

Oil leak

vehicle chassis very corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 142,109 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 142,108 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 133,829 miles

oil leak

rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Pass 20 May 2015 126,088 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 126,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2014 118,961 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 May 2013 111,308 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 102,992 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 93,320 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 83,258 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 67,659 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 67,659 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 58,057 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 58,042 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 48,540 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 37,317 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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SO03 ODR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SO03 ODR, 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 SO03 ODR registered?

SO03 ODR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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