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XX03 MUD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

167,024 mi
Last recorded167,024 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX03 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 167,024 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 166,340 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 164,441 miles

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

Rear Foot step corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2020 164,340 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Torsion bar (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Foot step corroded

Rear Tow bar bracket broken

Pass 21 Feb 2019 159,922 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear footstep mild corroded

Slight Leak from front and Rear Diff

Pass 22 Feb 2018 156,230 miles

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

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

Rear parking brakes just meeting limits

both frond disc plates broken

slight leak of oil on engine

Pass 14 Feb 2017 154,101 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front diff slight leak

surface rust on chassie

Pass 9 Nov 2015 154,036 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2014 147,950 miles

All brake back plates corroded

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

surface corrosion rear underside of body

Pass 12 Nov 2013 142,255 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 142,255 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 141,037 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 140,826 miles

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

Oil leak

covers fitted to outter sills

r/n/s tyre 3mm

rear chassis corroding

slight oil leak from front diff

slight oil leak from rear diff

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 3 Mar 2011 131,795 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 131,795 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 118,939 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 118,939 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 103,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 103,896 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 89,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 76,584 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 64,067 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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XX03 MUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XX03 MUD, 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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XX03 MUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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