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LD03 VRU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,721 mi
Last recorded160,721 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 VRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 160,721 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 157,481 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 155,386 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 151,683 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 146,172 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 146,172 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 140,967 miles

Nearside front tyre heavily perished

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

Offside rear tyre perished

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 137,149 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 129,610 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 120,630 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 113,401 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 106,997 miles

note.brake pipes greased

note.diff oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2015 99,817 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 99,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 92,893 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 84,791 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 73,079 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 55,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both sides front windscreen wiper blades split

both sides rear seats 5 and 6 seatbelts not tested

Pass 14 Jul 2010 55,904 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)

both sides front windscreen wiper blades split

both sides rear seats 5 and 6 seatbelts not tested

Pass 10 Jun 2009 50,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres low and cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2008 41,831 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 33,797 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 23,868 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 23,702 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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 VRU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LD03 VRU, 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 LD03 VRU registered?

LD03 VRU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is LD03 VRU safe to buy?

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