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Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all
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
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis at rear (6.1.A.1)
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
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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)
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)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
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
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
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
nail in tyre
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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