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DF03 VNX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

90,267 mi
Last recorded90,267 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 VNX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 90,267 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential /axle pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several stone chips outside view of road (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 89,695 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 89,048 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 89,048 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 87,218 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General corrosion throughout

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 85,340 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

General corrosion throughout

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 84,305 miles

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

Brake pipes and brake hoses corroded

General corrosion throughout

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 82,246 miles

Brake hoses ferrules corroded

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

Brake pipes corroded

General corrosion throughout

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 81,136 miles

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

Brake pipes and brake hoses ferrules corroded

General corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2017 79,738 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

brake pipes corroded

exhaust flange corroded

general corrosion

oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2016 77,850 miles

brake pipe corroded,advise replacing ASAP

exhaust flange corroded

front pads getting low,front discs worn

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 71,308 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 64,783 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 64,122 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 63,100 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 61,892 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 58,770 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 49,795 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 49,795 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 42,909 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 30,061 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 VNX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VNX, 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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What year was DF03 VNX registered?

DF03 VNX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is DF03 VNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF03 VNX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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