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MM03 VHN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,647 mi
Last recorded131,647 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 VHN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 131,647 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 130,550 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hub & Backing Plate Have Slight OIl Contamination

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 125,451 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear half shaft oil seal leaking

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 125,444 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear half shaft oil seal leaking

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 121,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front anti roll bar fouling inner wheel arch liner

general surface corrosion to under side of vehicle and components

multiple oil leaks

Fail 1 Jun 2016 121,146 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front anti roll bar fouling inner wheel arch liner

general surface corrosion to under side of vehicle and components

multiple oil leaks

Pass 9 Jul 2015 108,723 miles

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

both rear axle hub seals have a slight seepage of oil.

Pass 11 Jul 2014 92,114 miles

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

slight oil seepage from rear axle hub seals.

Fail 18 Jun 2013 79,315 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 79,315 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2012 72,685 miles

Oil leak

oil low,top up 1 1/2 litres.

Fail 11 Jun 2012 72,685 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

oil low,top up 1 1/2 litres.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 65,606 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 65,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

no oil ,top up 3 liters oil 5/30.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 58,904 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 50,972 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2008 45,270 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 45,267 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 39,620 miles

near side rear seat belt slow to retract

slight corrodtion on near side and off side rear brake pipes

Fail 4 Jul 2007 39,620 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

near side rear seat belt slow to retract

slight corrodtion on near side and off side rear brake pipes over air springs

Pass 17 Jul 2006 33,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2006 33,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

high level brake light inop

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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MM03 VHN 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 63.6%.

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 MM03 VHN, 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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MM03 VHN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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