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EJ03 VOM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

166,909 mi
Last recorded166,909 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 VOM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 166,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension unit modified but function not affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

underbody muddy

Pass 9 Feb 2023 162,070 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened all - height raised (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

Underbody muddy

Fail 26 Nov 2022 162,069 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit test limit illegable (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs cable touching tyre (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear all - unable to check seatbelt buckle also ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened suspension height raised (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

underbody muddy

Pass 13 Mar 2021 161,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underbody muddy

vehicle raised up

Pass 20 Jan 2020 160,715 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 154,952 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 143,433 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 128,955 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 116,513 miles

both rear chassis rails very corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2015 116,507 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear chassis rails very corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 102,709 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 102,705 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 89,694 miles

Both front and o/s rear tyres starting to perish in tread.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 89,694 miles

Both front and o/s rear tyres starting to perish in tread.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 77,323 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 77,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 68,832 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 61,837 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2009 41,160 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 41,160 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 50,295 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 45,888 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 41,650 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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EJ03 VOM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EJ03 VOM, 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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EJ03 VOM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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