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V5 LRO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,406 mi
Last recorded108,406 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 LRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 108,406 miles

general corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2024 105,048 miles

general corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2023 103,131 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 99,898 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2022 99,898 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2021 97,661 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 95,269 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 95,269 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 92,335 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 88,085 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 88,085 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 80,755 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 80,755 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 77,093 miles

Nearside chassis section showing signs of corrosion not excessive at time of test

Offside chassis section showing signs of corrosion not excessive at time of test

Pass 18 Nov 2015 67,423 miles

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

Offside Rear slight corrosion forming on the chassis section not excessive at time of test

Pass 15 Dec 2014 59,065 miles

rear step return bracket broken

Fail 11 Dec 2014 59,044 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear step return bracket broken

Pass 4 Dec 2013 50,157 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 50,157 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 57,115 miles

light corrosion on all underbody/chassis components

plastic inner wing covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Nov 2012 57,115 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

light corrosion on all underbody/chassis components

plastic inner wing covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Nov 2011 55,510 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine misfire when hot

Fail 1 Nov 2011 55,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2010 53,901 miles

Oil leak

football badge located on number plate but has standard plates

Pass 27 Oct 2009 52,921 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 50,395 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 47,243 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 38,453 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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V5 LRO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V5 LRO, 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 V5 LRO registered?

V5 LRO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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