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TM03 ROY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

217,399 mi
Last recorded217,399 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTM03 ROY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 217,399 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle/Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL Removed. ()

Pass 12 Oct 2024 209,651 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Around interior rear view mirror ()

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All both sides.(4) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides.(2) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Oct 2023 203,461 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3 have been removed. ()

Various chassis and body components corroded.

Fail 10 Oct 2023 203,399 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3 have been removed. ()

Various chassis and body components corroded.

Pass 22 Oct 2022 192,613 miles

Central Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached lower support (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 177,345 miles

Central Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Lower support, (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of Rear both sides, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 176,907 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Lower support, (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of Rear both sides, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 162,027 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Engine oil leaks various,

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides, (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear on both sides, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 142,130 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides, (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leaks various

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 141,867 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear tracking arm both sides, (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective On Display, (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides, (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leaks Various,

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 132,294 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 126,223 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 121,450 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 116,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 116,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

body side step supports rotted

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 29 Mar 2014 113,127 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 110,901 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 110,901 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 107,231 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 103,073 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 103,073 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 99,949 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 96,332 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 87,442 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 76,469 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 76,469 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 59,718 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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TM03 ROY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 TM03 ROY, 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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TM03 ROY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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