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DF03 VPJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,107 mi
Last recorded139,107 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 139,107 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 136,865 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 136,812 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 131,965 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 124,660 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 112,605 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 106,943 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 106,823 miles

Offside Rear Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 101,690 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 94,525 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 86,749 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 79,182 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 71,518 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 63,351 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 54,560 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 35,616 miles

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

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 VPJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF03 VPJ registered?

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

Is DF03 VPJ safe to buy?

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