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DG03 VVM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,650 mi
Last recorded168,650 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 VVM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 168,650 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 157,663 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 155,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 148,424 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nsf fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective arm poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear centre axel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filter damp no sign off leak

Fail 30 Apr 2022 148,423 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nsf fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective arm poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear centre axel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filter damp no sign off leak

Pass 1 May 2021 140,000 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play all drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive suspension pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

fuel filter damp

Pass 5 May 2020 131,608 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

back plates poor condition osr

osr bump stop missing

rear seats fasten up

suspension pipes corroded and damp

Fail 4 May 2020 131,607 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both flashing (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

back plates poor condition osr

osr bump stop missing

rear seats fasten up

suspension pipes corroded and damp

Pass 3 Apr 2019 123,089 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 123,089 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 118,255 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 115,610 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both of (3.6.B.2c)

Rear step corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 99,879 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both of (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 91,875 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)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 91,874 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 82,285 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 75,152 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 75,149 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 67,020 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 61,575 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 57,246 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 51,850 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 45,846 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 39,815 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 33,509 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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DG03 VVM 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 80%.

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 DG03 VVM, 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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DG03 VVM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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