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DF03 VNN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

182,361 mi
Last recorded182,361 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 VNN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 182,361 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

underside needs wax oiling

Pass 17 Feb 2023 178,624 miles

fuel door catch deteriorated

recommend treatment on the underside needs refreshing

Pass 29 Nov 2021 170,587 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

far rear seats removed

rear floor has surface corrosion

Fail 29 Nov 2021 170,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

far rear seats removed

rear floor has surface corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2020 164,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play play found at the road wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 159,408 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front road wheel has a fluid on it ?? (back plate protecting disc from fluid )

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

Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed far rear (boot) (6.2.3 (c) (i))

under body needs wax oil /protection renewing

Pass 10 Aug 2018 154,870 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 154,841 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire diesel leak from rear of engine/engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 244,217 miles

Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 244,172 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 147,386 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2015 141,488 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 141,454 miles

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 133,742 miles

Judder from rear brake when park brake applied.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n-s rear suspension valve link arm detached

Fail 24 Jun 2014 133,558 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Judder from rear brake when park brake applied.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n-s rear suspension valve link arm detached

Fail 28 Jun 2013 128,842 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 128,842 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 121,128 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 111,939 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 111,939 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 101,996 miles

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

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 25 Jun 2009 92,445 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 92,445 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 83,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 83,901 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 75,726 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 75,726 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 56,933 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 56,914 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

bolt in n/s/r 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 VNN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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