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MH03 VVD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,000 mi
Last recorded97,000 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH03 VVD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2017 97,000 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 89,804 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 84,603 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 78,163 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 44,145 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

vehicle has been heavily undersealed.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 41,077 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 37,123 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

front brake discs part worn

rear brake discs part worn

slight corrosion to nearside and offside front chassis

Pass 15 Feb 2010 32,233 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

brake fluid min/max

front tyres between 2.7mm and 3.5mm in centres

Pass 23 Feb 2009 23,690 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 19,318 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 16,410 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 10,880 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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MH03 VVD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MH03 VVD, 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 MH03 VVD registered?

MH03 VVD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 March 2003.

Is MH03 VVD safe to buy?

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