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MA03 VUH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,361 mi
Last recorded82,361 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 82,361 miles

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

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2022 74,830 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 74,830 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 68,699 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 66,012 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 62,561 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 62,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 57,968 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 57,966 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2017 54,034 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 49,612 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 49,612 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 45,368 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 41,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 37,537 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 34,143 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 30,718 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 27,058 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 22,423 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 18,304 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 12,833 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 10,459 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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MA03 VUH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MA03 VUH, 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 MA03 VUH registered?

MA03 VUH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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