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W11 DUK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

213,993 mi
Last recorded213,993 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW11 DUK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 213,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 213,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering locking device ineffective All track rod end locking nuts loose (2.1.3 (d))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 213,966 miles

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

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to abs and track light on holding brakes on (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside All direction indicators not working All (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Sway bar to axel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swaybar to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailer on Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailer ambush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment High (1.1.6 (c))

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

Ecu loose

Fan cover missing

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rad loses

Pass 3 May 2024 207,431 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All tyres (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 207,404 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All tyres (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 7 May 2022 201,070 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2021 191,224 miles

Advise brake pads low all round

Pass 23 Dec 2019 179,778 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 179,778 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 165,078 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 165,078 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 156,321 miles

Oil leak

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

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

fuel filter damp but not leaking

tyres perished

Pass 5 Nov 2016 153,398 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 142,276 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 132,594 miles

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

Oil leak

engine oil level low

Pass 29 Nov 2013 121,755 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 114,595 miles

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

some metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 26 Nov 2012 114,595 miles

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

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

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

some metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2011 107,100 miles

n/s/r/r seat missing

slight lift in n/s bottom ball joint

Fail 16 Aug 2011 107,077 miles

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

n/s/r/r seat missing

slight lift in n/s bottom ball joint

Pass 6 Sep 2010 103,097 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 88,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 88,052 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

middle stop light in op

Pass 22 Aug 2008 66,075 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front washer jet missing

Pass 7 Sep 2007 48,006 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 34,114 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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W11 DUK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W11 DUK, 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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W11 DUK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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