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LD03 VSY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,820 mi
Last recorded147,820 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 147,820 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 144,321 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 142,628 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 140,738 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper has slight damage

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to tow bar and suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust mounts slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear bumper has slight damage

Fail 6 Dec 2022 140,724 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front bumper has slight damage

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to tow bar and suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust mounts slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear bumper has slight damage

Pass 10 Dec 2021 137,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 137,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to tow bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 134,206 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 128,631 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 128,631 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 122,209 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 113,413 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 106,686 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 100,604 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 95,140 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 95,140 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 92,159 miles

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 May 2012 85,473 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 May 2012 85,473 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 81,021 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 75,527 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 65,109 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 65,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ADVISE both front wipers spilt

Pass 1 Apr 2008 55,172 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 45,732 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 32,618 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 VSY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LD03 VSY, 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 VSY registered?

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

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