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OY03 VHN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

58,002 mi
Last recorded58,002 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 VHN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 58,002 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 54,674 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Underside rusty in places

Pass 22 Feb 2023 51,628 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Underside rusty in places

Pass 23 Feb 2022 48,669 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Underside rusty in places

Pass 22 Feb 2021 45,942 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 43,802 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 41,772 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 39,143 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 37,523 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

center stop light not working

Pass 1 Feb 2016 37,021 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 36,133 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 35,272 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 34,452 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 33,490 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 31,976 miles

bump stop missing off side rear

Pass 10 Feb 2010 30,979 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 29,921 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 28,235 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 28,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 26,687 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 25,429 miles

Drivers door exterior handle occasionally sticky in operation

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front door exterior handle occasionally sticky in operation

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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OY03 VHN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 OY03 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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What year was OY03 VHN registered?

OY03 VHN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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The MOT history for OY03 VHN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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