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LD03 VPX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,745 mi
Last recorded84,745 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 VPX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 84,745 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 83,531 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 82,704 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 80,631 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre wall is cracked and perished .

Offside Front tyre wall is heavily cracked.

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 78,482 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front tyre walls are cracked.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 74,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 70,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine has a oil leak

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 11 Mar 2013 66,685 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 61,516 miles

Advise condition of drivers door check strap against A pillar.

Advise off side front axle tube slight oil leak.

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 55,733 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 49,390 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 43,559 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 43,559 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Outer Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 38,530 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 38,530 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 30,325 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 23,136 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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LD03 VPX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LD03 VPX, 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 LD03 VPX registered?

LD03 VPX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is LD03 VPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD03 VPX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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