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2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,147 mi
Last recorded199,147 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 199,147 miles

underbody light corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2019 186,848 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front, both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner arches, rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, both rear trail arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 168,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in front of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 147,232 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 141,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 134,721 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 134,721 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 127,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 127,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 119,140 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 110,883 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 110,883 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 102,273 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 93,626 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 93,626 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 81,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 70,212 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 59,021 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 58,853 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 42,368 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 VPN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 VPN, 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 VPN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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