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V25 TDS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,646 mi
Last recorded191,646 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV25 TDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 191,646 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2025 191,646 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 187,000 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2024 186,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 184,621 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 178,809 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 178,791 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 173,595 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 167,203 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 167,203 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 156,257 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 156,257 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 146,786 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 140,615 miles

Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 20 Jun 2016 137,745 miles

Nearside Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 137,705 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded N,S, FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded O,S, FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 131,211 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 131,198 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 123,434 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 123,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 112,177 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 101,911 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 94,598 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 85,254 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Jun 2009 75,913 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 75,913 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pads just above the limit(1.5mm)

Pass 28 May 2008 66,966 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 54,892 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2006 35,471 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 35,471 miles

Nearside 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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V25 TDS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V25 TDS, 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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V25 TDS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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