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T231 LOL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

116,321 mi
Last recorded116,321 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT231 LOL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 116,321 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 114,965 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 114,958 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2023 113,565 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 113,554 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 111,780 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 110,929 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 109,363 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 106,981 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 102,279 miles

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

brake back plate corroded o/s/r

n/s/r mud flap bracket corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2018 102,277 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

brake back plate corroded o/s/r

n/s/r mud flap bracket corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2017 98,978 miles

Offside 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)

Rear both rear brake back plates slight corrosion

brake pedal rubber worn

engine oil level low

Pass 14 Jul 2016 90,230 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 86,985 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 82,010 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn

Fail 18 Jul 2014 81,986 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake Discs Worn

Pass 12 Jul 2013 76,819 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 76,819 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2012 71,568 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 71,568 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 66,730 miles

The power steering box has a slight fluid leak, it is still safe to use the vehicle , you need to keep an eye on it as these leaks can quickly get much worse

Fail 13 Jul 2011 66,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

The power steering box has a slight fluid leak, it is still safe to use the vehicle , you need to keep an eye on it as these leaks can quickly get much worse

Pass 16 Jul 2010 60,286 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 60,286 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 53,098 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 49,615 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 43,114 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 34,647 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 30,832 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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T231 LOL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 T231 LOL, 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 T231 LOL registered?

T231 LOL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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