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T9 ODP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,708 mi
Last recorded182,708 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT9 ODP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 182,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 176,820 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 176,820 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced STEP MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced STEP MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 171,708 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 165,442 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 165,434 miles

Central Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible high beam on roof (4.1.4 (c))

Central Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 160,708 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s front inner wing areas have areas corroded

o/s & n/s rear chassis has areas corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2019 156,215 miles

moisture around steering box

Pass 2 May 2018 151,965 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 144,353 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 138,177 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 132,242 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 200,512 miles

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

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

chips to windscreen

Fail 31 Jan 2014 200,511 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chips to windscreen

Pass 29 Jan 2013 118,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system starting to corrode in places

front disks corroded

n/s/r light cluster in bumper slightly loose and cracked

rear disks corroded

rear seats/belts not in testable position

underbody general corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2013 118,250 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system starting to corrode in places

front disks corroded

n/s/r light cluster in bumper slightly loose and cracked

o/s washer jet requires adjustment

rear disks corroded

rear seats/belts not in testable position

underbody general corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2012 109,834 miles

both front tyres feathering

front wipers starting to smear

n/s/r tyre perishing/close to wear bars (may need replacing soon)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 109,834 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres feathering

front wipers starting to smear

n/s/r tyre perishing/close to wear bars (may need replacing soon)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 102,388 miles

both front tyres feathering on edges

exhaust corroding

handbrake has travel

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Pass 21 Jan 2010 98,663 miles

exhaust corroding

front discs corroding

handbrake has travel

n/s/r tyre feathering

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2009 91,288 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 73,766 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

brake pads and discs all round are worn

Pass 4 Jan 2008 73,766 miles

brake pads and discs all round are worn

Pass 3 Jan 2007 53,782 miles

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

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

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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T9 ODP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T9 ODP, 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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T9 ODP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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