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DF03 VOD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,026 mi
Last recorded154,026 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 154,026 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 152,090 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 15 Mar 2024 151,023 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (engine oil) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper 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 (rear chassis) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 150,442 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 149,055 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2017 143,229 miles

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

Oil leak from engine bay underside

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

Fail 4 May 2017 143,223 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall cut heavy (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak from engine bay underside

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

Pass 19 May 2016 138,548 miles

oil leak from engine bay

Fail 16 May 2016 138,497 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

oil leak from engine bay

Pass 28 Apr 2015 133,056 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 133,052 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 128,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 123,036 miles

severe oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Feb 2012 114,886 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 106,056 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)

n/s/rear wheel arch damaged

Fail 19 Oct 2010 105,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2009 87,028 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 87,025 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 58,537 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 45,332 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 VOD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VOD, 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 VOD registered?

DF03 VOD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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