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DF03 VNR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,911 mi
Last recorded110,911 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 VNR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 110,911 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 110,760 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded abs pump mounting area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 103,748 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (3.6.C.3)

Central Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Central Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 103,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (3.5.1g)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (3.6.C.3)

Central Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Central Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 90,159 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wing areas close to a.b.s pump and servo mountings (3.6.C.3)

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

advise slite corrosion through out the underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2015 83,047 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 83,047 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 79,248 miles

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

rear brake shields corroded

rear bump stops missing

Fail 2 Sep 2014 79,248 miles

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

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

rear brake shields corroded

rear bump stops missing

Pass 4 Nov 2013 73,942 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 65,283 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 55,651 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 48,312 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 41,002 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

aall tyres sidewalls startiting to perish

Pass 26 Mar 2009 40,771 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 38,577 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 35,571 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 35,186 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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DF03 VNR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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