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LS03 VJF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

75,303 mi
Last recorded75,303 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 VJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 75,303 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 75,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 74,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 74,295 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 73,167 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 71,453 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 71,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop light (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 69,487 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 67,447 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 62,808 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 59,711 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 53,858 miles

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

all front fuel pipes heavily corroded

rear of rear seats not in use

Pass 15 May 2014 52,071 miles

rear seats not in use

Fail 2 May 2014 52,046 miles

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

rear seats not in use

Pass 7 May 2013 48,385 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 44,252 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 44,244 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 42,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 38,599 miles

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

both front brake discs heavily scored and worn on inner faces

offside rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 14 May 2009 35,006 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 31,761 miles

oil leak on o/s rear axle hub

Pass 16 May 2007 27,909 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 23,730 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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LS03 VJF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LS03 VJF, 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 LS03 VJF registered?

LS03 VJF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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