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EA03 VKU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

117,726 mi
Last recorded117,726 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 VKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 117,726 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 108,746 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 102,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 99,509 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 92,423 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 89,862 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 87,262 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jun 2015 83,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

over sills fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2014 81,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2013 80,078 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 77,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 May 2011 74,082 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 74,082 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 64,438 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2009 57,051 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 49,647 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 42,378 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 34,487 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 VKU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VKU, 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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What year was EA03 VKU registered?

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

Is EA03 VKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 VKU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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