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OV03 VVH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,695 mi
Last recorded165,695 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 VVH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 165,695 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 86,718 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 76,305 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 69,722 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 61,254 miles

oil leak from engine

water leak from engine

Pass 6 Apr 2010 60,106 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 53,765 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 46,434 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 46,434 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 35,970 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 26,274 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 26,274 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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OV03 VVH 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 83.3%.

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 OV03 VVH, 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 OV03 VVH registered?

OV03 VVH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is OV03 VVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV03 VVH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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