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SS03 DVS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,351 mi
Last recorded138,351 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS03 DVS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 138,351 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

suspension components and chassis corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2024 130,945 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 130,945 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 122,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 111,483 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long handbrake travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 103,404 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeaters both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides above chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 103,404 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeaters both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides above chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 98,895 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 98,895 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 94,651 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 89,073 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 82,791 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 77,175 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 75,005 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 68,337 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 60,518 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 53,426 miles

N/S REAR BUMP STOP MISSING

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 48,461 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 43,223 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 39,058 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 33,097 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 26,916 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 21,644 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 16,973 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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SS03 DVS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SS03 DVS, 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 SS03 DVS registered?

SS03 DVS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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