MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,286 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear and offside rear suspension bums stops missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play from steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pipe leaking (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Body component insecure wing and wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above chassis (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear and offside rear suspension bums stops missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
n/s/f body mount poor condition
o/s/r brake disc poor condition
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
fuel filter poor condition
o/s/r brake disc poor condition
Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
fuel filter poor condition
o/s/r brake disc poor condition
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DF03 VPR 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 70%.
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 VPR, 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 VPR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.
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