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SG03 VFV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

132,588 mi
Last recorded132,588 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 VFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 132,588 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 129,901 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 126,793 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 126,790 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 124,224 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 120,610 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 119,380 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watts joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 117,811 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 115,816 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 113,067 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 109,517 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 104,198 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 100,540 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 96,610 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 92,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 88,825 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 80,610 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 72,822 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 53,176 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 53,176 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 35,100 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 35,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SG03 VFV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SG03 VFV, 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 SG03 VFV registered?

SG03 VFV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is SG03 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG03 VFV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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