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MA03 VUE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

199,667 mi
Last recorded199,667 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 VUE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 199,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in B zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 197,601 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in B zone (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front axle bump stop missing

Fail 4 Aug 2025 197,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in B zone (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front axle bump stop missing

Pass 7 Aug 2024 191,668 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear flexi hose ( above main chassis rail ) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

corrosion o/s/f wheel arch under fusebox

front fog lights not working

Fail 7 Aug 2024 191,667 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear flexi hose ( above main chassis rail ) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

corrosion o/s/f wheel arch under fusebox

front fog lights not working

Pass 10 Oct 2023 184,654 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 182,380 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 175,266 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 171,030 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis starting to crack in font of tow bar hinge (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle bump stop missing

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 171,029 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Hockey stick front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Too far right and too low (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis starting to crack in font of tow bar hinge (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle bump stop missing

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick back bush starting to come unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 164,935 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front drag link end slightly worn

Fail 2 Dec 2019 164,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake pipe feels corroded at rear top of chassis front of rear wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front drag link end slightly worn

Pass 10 Dec 2018 159,175 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 159,175 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 151,155 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 151,155 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 142,951 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 142,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 134,803 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 134,803 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 125,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Dec 2013 116,832 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all pipes covered in grease (cant see condition)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 106,125 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 106,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 99,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 92,671 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 84,400 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 74,912 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 58,230 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 46,031 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 34,447 miles

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

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

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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MA03 VUE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MA03 VUE, 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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MA03 VUE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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