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DF03 VNG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

201,888 mi
Last recorded201,888 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 VNG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 201,888 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 200,502 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 199,028 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all

Fail 19 Aug 2024 199,019 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside under sill holed and corroded

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four tyres protruding beyond wheel arches (5.2.3 (f))

steering box drop arm nut lock tab not fitted correctly

Pass 10 Aug 2023 197,366 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 197,366 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 196,011 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 193,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 185,507 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 172,796 miles

Central Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Outer power steering belt slips slightly on full lock

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Est 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive lower front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Est 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 161,219 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 160,985 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 155,130 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis at rear (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 155,130 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis at rear (6.1.A.1)

slight leak from o/s/r hub seal likely to contaminate brake

Pass 9 Nov 2016 148,701 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 148,701 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter water sensor (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 141,517 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 141,517 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 132,194 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 132,194 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 115,317 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 115,317 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 98,903 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2012 98,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

gearbox and transfer box leaking oil

Pass 2 Nov 2011 81,134 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 81,127 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2010 56,144 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 45,518 miles

both front shocker lower mounting bushes getting worn

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

some corrosion rear chassis rails and outriggers

tow bar and tow bar mounting points getting corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2008 35,015 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 33,132 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 25,953 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 17,786 miles

nail in tyre

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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DF03 VNG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DF03 VNG, 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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DF03 VNG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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