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TD51 ROE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

213,499 mi
Last recorded213,499 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 213,499 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 202,344 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear STEP CORRODED

Fail 18 Sep 2025 202,344 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear STEP CORRODED

Pass 20 Aug 2024 193,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 185,334 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 178,625 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 168,897 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 160,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 149,250 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 145,097 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside front shocker absorber lower bush

Pass 26 Jul 2017 139,209 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 134,215 miles

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

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

Nearside and Offside rear chassis legs corroding

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

Rear brake backplates corroding

Rear bumpstops missing

Pass 21 Jul 2015 130,151 miles

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

Nearside and Offside rear brake backplates corroding

Nearside and Offside rear chassis legs corroding

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 123,404 miles

Nearside and Offside rear bump stops corroding

Nearside and Offside rear chassis legs corroding

Oil leak

Rear brake backplates corroding

Fail 16 Jul 2014 123,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside and Offside rear bump stops corroding

Nearside and Offside rear chassis legs corroding

Oil leak

Rear brake backplates corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2013 115,320 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 105,903 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 94,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 81,231 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

front brake pads wearingthin

Pass 13 Jul 2010 81,231 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

front brake pads wearingthin

Pass 21 Jul 2009 68,770 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 57,115 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 57,113 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

bad oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2007 46,873 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 46,871 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 37,653 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 ROE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 TD51 ROE, 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 TD51 ROE registered?

TD51 ROE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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