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EA03 VKR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,743 mi
Last recorded145,743 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 VKR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 145,743 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 142,879 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 138,516 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 136,047 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

corrosion to rear chassis section

engine oil leak

metal support tube under radiator holed and corrored

Pass 31 Mar 2016 129,402 miles

Offside Rear height sensor split

engine oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2016 129,386 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear height sensor split

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 124,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant leak"s

oil leak"s

Pass 10 Apr 2014 119,322 miles

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

offside rear tyre out of shape

oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2014 119,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear tyre out of shape

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2013 109,310 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 96,662 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 85,567 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 85,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 77,056 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 68,855 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 59,041 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 45,400 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 30,771 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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EA03 VKR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EA03 VKR, 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 EA03 VKR registered?

EA03 VKR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is EA03 VKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 VKR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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