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TOD 87

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

119,890 mi
Last recorded119,890 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOD 87
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 119,890 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 118,588 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 117,167 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 116,198 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 116,198 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 112,496 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 112,491 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2018 110,862 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 110,861 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear inside n/s/f wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 109,042 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 109,041 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f hub seal leaking badly but not contaminated o/s/f disc or pads

Pass 14 Dec 2016 105,979 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

Oil leak from rear diff ()

Fail 13 Dec 2016 105,979 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle lock stop (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil o/s/f hub seal leaking (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak from engine ()

Oil leak from rear diff ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 100,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

brake pipes undersealed

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2015 100,611 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

brake pipes undersealed

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2014 96,444 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 91,071 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 72,896 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 66,316 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 58,840 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 50,548 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 42,257 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 34,970 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 34,970 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 26,008 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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TOD 87 is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 TOD 87, 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 TOD 87 registered?

TOD 87 is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is TOD 87 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOD 87 shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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