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T555 DMA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,921 mi
Last recorded159,921 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT555 DMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 159,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 146,157 miles

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 27 Nov 2023 142,947 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 142,947 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 137,959 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Under side muddy, hard to see brake pipes and rust

Fail 7 Nov 2022 137,814 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under bonnet Near shock absorber (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Step bolts to body Marked inyellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Step bolts to body Marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under bonnet Near shock absorber (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Under side muddy, hard to see brake pipes and rust

Pass 29 Oct 2021 132,010 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front bushes perished. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre marked in yellow.

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion at rear of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 131,996 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front lower, split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill marked in yellow. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front bushes perished. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre marked in yellow.

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion at rear of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 127,335 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes under sealed hard to check for rust (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis is under sealed hard to check for rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 123,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Forward link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust section corroded

Sidesteps corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2018 119,780 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 115,770 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 110,612 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 106,536 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust centre to rear pipe joint rusty

Fail 6 Nov 2015 106,531 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust centre to rear pipe joint rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2014 104,024 miles

exhaust centre to rear pipe joint rusty

rear chassis rusty

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 21 Nov 2013 101,836 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

oil leak between gear box and transfer box

rear chassis rusty but not holed

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 20 Nov 2013 101,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

oil leak between gear box and transfer box

rear chassis rusty but not holed

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 19 Nov 2012 99,079 miles

Both front lower swivel joint dust covers split

N/S/R upper lamp cracked and condensated

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen stonechipped

Pass 9 Nov 2011 94,390 miles

exhaust smoke emissions are high

nearside front tire inner sidewall running very close to radius arm when on full lock

rear axle upper bump stops are missing [both sides]

rear service brake increase decrease differential is very high

Pass 24 Nov 2010 88,881 miles

all steel pipes under vehicle are showing corrosion

both rear axle upper bump stops are missing

Fail 23 Nov 2010 88,881 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

all steel pipes under vehicle are showing corrosion

both rear axle upper bump stops are missing

offside rear load level sensor connecting link lower bush split

Pass 18 Jan 2010 82,611 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2010 82,611 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2009 73,558 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 60,477 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 60,477 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 46,311 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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T555 DMA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T555 DMA, 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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T555 DMA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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