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RL03 VRF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,677 mi
Last recorded154,677 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 VRF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 154,677 miles

Both front lower ball joint gators deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 153,958 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 153,264 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 152,317 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 151,353 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 149,332 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 145,298 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))

Pass 12 May 2018 142,446 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2017 139,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 133,533 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 125,806 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 125,766 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 117,381 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2013 111,703 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 103,387 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 90,550 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 78,508 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 65,623 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 65,596 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 52,186 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 52,175 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 40,310 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 29,116 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 29,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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RL03 VRF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RL03 VRF, 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 RL03 VRF registered?

RL03 VRF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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