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A1 DFH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,939 mi
Last recorded94,939 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 DFH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 94,939 miles

Offside Front has slight film of oil coming from ace suspension pipes

has number of components covered in underseal

Pass 22 Aug 2024 92,682 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 90,057 miles

All flexi hose ferrules coated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside, tyres also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Front nearside/offside front sill covers not fully secure

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded/weakened close to seatbelt mount prescribed area

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

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

Underside of vehicle has been coated with underseal

Fail 21 Aug 2023 90,056 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel insecure wing/wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All flexi hose ferrules coated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside, tyres also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Front nearside/offside front sill covers not fully secure

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded/weakened close to seatbelt mount prescribed area

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

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

Underside of vehicle has been coated with underseal

Pass 23 Aug 2022 88,862 miles

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

service brake effort only just met

Pass 24 Aug 2021 87,970 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes from ABS pump to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osf and Nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Os swivel joint seeping oil

Fail 18 Aug 2021 87,968 miles

Nearside Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Near ABS pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting 3rd mounting area from the front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Near factory grommet hole. Chalk marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes from ABS pump to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osf and Nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Os swivel joint seeping oil

Pass 20 Aug 2020 86,795 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 86,792 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault hill descent affected also (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2019 85,154 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 82,252 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 79,864 miles

Front Lower bumper support bracket corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2016 76,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 73,417 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 69,253 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 64,470 miles

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 7 Aug 2013 64,465 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside brake disc sheild corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2012 59,339 miles

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

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

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

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

ace pipes slight leak at rear

Pass 9 Aug 2011 53,868 miles

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

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

Rear ACE pipes has a slight fluid leak

Pass 8 Jul 2010 47,146 miles

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

offside rear brake disc

power steering box slight leak

rear ace ram slight leak

Pass 30 Jul 2009 41,390 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

suspension pipes corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2009 41,390 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2008 37,152 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 31,093 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 24,763 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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A1 DFH 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 80%.

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 A1 DFH, 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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A1 DFH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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