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982 EPT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,828 mi
Last recorded149,828 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration982 EPT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 149,828 miles

Nearside Rear chassis corroded above axle

Nearside Rear chassis corroded at tow bar mounting

Oil leak, but not excessive close to test fail (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 149,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play under steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear chassis corroded above axle

Nearside Rear chassis corroded at tow bar mounting

Oil leak, but not excessive close to test fail (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 147,716 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 145,796 miles

Nearside Rear chassis slightly corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2023 145,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch under abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2022 143,091 miles

Nearside Rear chassis slightly corroded at tow bar mounting

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

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

Rear silencer joint deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2021 140,273 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 136,669 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 7 May 2019 135,654 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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

Under vehicle incl chassis has been wax oiled

Pass 8 May 2018 134,590 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2018 134,581 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside mirror insecure

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 132,562 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 132,560 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 123,268 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2016 123,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 103,668 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 96,713 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 91,624 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 91,624 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 87,525 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 81,937 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 81,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 76,384 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 70,525 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 70,525 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 62,111 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 47,937 miles

offside rear tyre damaged to cords on tread

Pass 7 Mar 2006 30,653 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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982 EPT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 982 EPT, 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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982 EPT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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