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SO03 OEN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

163,251 mi
Last recorded163,251 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 OEN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2026 163,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 160,793 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 160,667 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 157,172 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both hinges. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both hinges. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 157,171 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both hinges. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both hinges. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 147,736 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 145,632 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 142,707 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 142,697 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind airbag (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Aug 2019 137,545 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from engine onto front axle. Not dripping onto road. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 137,536 miles

Offside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury Side step corroded and broken . (6.2.8 (b))

Fuel filler flap sticking, unable to open single handed.

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from engine onto front axle. Not dripping onto road. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 137,344 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Body not fully secure drivers step. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn light lift in bottom ball joint. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 137,344 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Body not fully secure drivers step. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn light lift in bottom ball joint. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured loose wire above steering shaft. (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 137,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 130,403 miles

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

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

front to rear exhaust

Fail 29 Jul 2016 130,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lense (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front to rear exhaust

Pass 31 Jul 2015 199,563 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2015 199,562 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2014 112,100 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 112,099 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 101,280 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 101,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 91,546 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 91,533 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 78,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filter slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2011 78,949 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filter slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2010 66,531 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 66,531 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 66,515 miles

srs airbag warning light on

Pass 4 Oct 2007 59,838 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 59,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 49,182 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 OEN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 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 SO03 OEN, 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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SO03 OEN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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