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2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

122,987 mi
Last recorded122,987 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTD51 BAN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 122,987 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 122,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides,upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 109,162 miles

Coolant leak ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 108,956 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 97,935 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 88,642 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 80,641 miles

Front rad mount rotten

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 75,025 miles

slight corrrosion evident on underbody and components

Fail 28 Jul 2020 74,971 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 72,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear diff is leaking at prop shaft

Fail 13 Sep 2018 72,414 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear diff is leaking at prop shaft

Pass 19 Oct 2017 67,716 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear diff leaking

Fail 18 Oct 2017 67,715 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear diff leaking

Pass 29 Sep 2016 62,634 miles

Oil leak rear diff and gearbox ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 62,634 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak rear diff and gearbox ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 53,700 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)

Front lower support bar is corroded and holed, suggest replacement

Fail 15 Sep 2015 53,700 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)

Front lower support bar is corroded and holed, suggest replacement

Pass 8 Oct 2014 43,267 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 42,028 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 40,281 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 36,599 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 33,988 miles

all 4 tyre walls cracking

Fail 6 Oct 2010 33,986 miles

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

all 4 tyre walls cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2009 30,866 miles

rear diff pinion seal leaking

Oil leak

front wipers smear

Pass 7 Oct 2008 27,456 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 23,994 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 23,994 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 18,757 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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TD51 BAN 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 67.9%.

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 TD51 BAN, 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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TD51 BAN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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