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LS03 VKP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

176,461 mi
Last recorded176,461 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 VKP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 176,461 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 164,282 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 153,449 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 140,775 miles

Both front lower ball joints have slight lift in them

Fail 16 Apr 2015 140,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front lower ball joints have slight lift in them

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 130,092 miles

both front shocker bottom bushes are starting to perish

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 2 May 2013 117,358 miles

both front bottom shocker bushes are starting to perish

water leak

Pass 10 Apr 2012 104,463 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 92,884 miles

light underbody surface corrosion

slighyt play to steering box

Pass 29 Apr 2010 80,478 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r suspension hose worn

Pass 26 May 2009 66,277 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 55,186 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 42,957 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 33,098 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 VKP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LS03 VKP, 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 VKP registered?

LS03 VKP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is LS03 VKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS03 VKP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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