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DU03 VDM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,884 mi
Last recorded155,884 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 VDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2024 155,884 miles

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

Brake performance unable to be tested Unsafe to do so due to condition of brake hoses (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Chassis Corroded not weakened

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 154,790 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 142,464 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 136,863 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 132,408 miles

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

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

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

Rear Step corroded

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Surface corrosion underside all of vehicle

Pass 3 May 2016 129,707 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil leak on engine

Fail 28 Apr 2016 129,706 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil leak on engine

Pass 25 Apr 2015 124,410 miles

slight bind on offside rear wheel

Fail 21 Apr 2015 124,405 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

slight bind on offside rear wheel

Pass 18 Apr 2014 121,020 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 120,928 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2012 120,928 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 114,717 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 114,717 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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Pass 20 Dec 2007 105,496 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 92,667 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 92,666 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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DU03 VDM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DU03 VDM, 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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DU03 VDM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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