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DF03 VOG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

168,026 mi
Last recorded168,026 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 168,026 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 163,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 163,509 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 160,242 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 160,212 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 156,021 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension bump stop missing

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 156,006 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear of axle marked in yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear of axle (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 150,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 150,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Torsion arm bush marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Torsion arm bush marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Torsion arm bush marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over rear coil spring (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Torsion arm bush marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over rear coil spring (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 143,505 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in chaulk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in chaulk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in chaulk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 143,505 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in chaulk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in chaulk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in chaulk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 130,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play boot split but still prevents ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 121,835 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2018 121,835 miles

Oil leak ()

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2017 113,490 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 113,470 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 May 2016 104,434 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 95,321 miles

chassis corroded

slight play in the steering

Pass 22 May 2014 85,816 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 73,133 miles

Fuel filter in poor condition

Rear offside tyre approching tread wear indicator

Pass 13 Jun 2011 67,006 miles

Both front wiper blades are split

Small crack in the windscreen

Pass 9 Jun 2010 61,468 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 51,931 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 20 May 2008 39,883 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear brake pads slightly wearing thin

Pass 22 Jul 2006 20,778 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VOG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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