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ST03 OLB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

154,020 mi
Last recorded154,020 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 OLB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 154,020 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2025 154,020 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 154,001 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 154,001 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 153,858 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced repaired and undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

side step brackets corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2022 153,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked in yellow. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2 holes marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2 holes marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

chassis is corroded and has had extensive welded repair patches.

side step mountings very corroded.

Pass 21 Jun 2021 152,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle stop missing

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

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

Offside Rear Axle stop missing

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 143,065 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 143,045 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 134,349 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 134,349 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 127,289 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 127,289 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 115,575 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 115,573 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear inner wing panel corroded wing loose

exhaust fouling gearbox

Pass 23 Mar 2016 105,917 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 105,916 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 99,450 miles

exhauts system rusty

oil leak engine

play in offside front wheel bearing

play in steering box

rust on both inner wing area

rust on front and rear suspension components

Fail 11 Mar 2015 99,433 miles

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

exhauts system rusty

oil leak engine

play in offside front wheel bearing

play in steering box

rust on both inner wing area

rust on front and rear suspension components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 94,135 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 94,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 87,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

chasis corroded

self leveling suspesion pipes corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2013 87,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

chasis corroded

self leveling suspesion pipes corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2012 77,127 miles

exhaust condition

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake balance front and rear 25%

Pass 26 Feb 2011 65,335 miles

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

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

brake pipes along the top of the chassis which are not visible cannot be checked for condition.

slight dampness around fuel filter housing

Pass 23 Mar 2010 55,369 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2010 55,125 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2009 48,016 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 40,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 32,728 miles

front brake imbalance 24%

Pass 21 Apr 2006 25,211 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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ST03 OLB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 ST03 OLB, 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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ST03 OLB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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