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1230 LV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

98,253 mi
Last recorded98,253 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1230 LV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 98,253 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2025 97,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x3 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 96,244 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 96,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 96,222 miles

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wing (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wing (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2023 93,756 miles

slight corrosion on n/s front and o/s front inner arches

slight stiffness in steering

Pass 18 Jan 2022 90,920 miles

Front radiator support panel corroded

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

o/ and n/s chassis areas slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2021 89,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 28 Jan 2020 87,722 miles

Nearside and o/s steps slightly corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 83,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 19 Jan 2018 78,684 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 74,994 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 74,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 70,730 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 65,818 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 59,862 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 54,908 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 54,908 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 48,214 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 41,508 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 35,383 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 30,500 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 26,507 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 21,019 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 15,994 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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1230 LV 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 84%.

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 1230 LV, 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 1230 LV registered?

1230 LV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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