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VA03 FLW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

206,786 mi
Last recorded206,786 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 FLW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 206,786 miles

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

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Front steering unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 206,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Front steering unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coolant Bottle empty

Rear No Reverse lights

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 127,854 miles

all tyres cracking and perished

oil leak from transfer box

oil leaking from engine

rear chassis surface corrosion

rear wiper

Pass 7 Oct 2022 126,754 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak from engine

Oil leak from gearbox

Oil leak from transfer box

Parking brake lever has reserve travel

Surface corrosion on under body and some suspension components

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 125,273 miles

Oil leak from gearbox

Oil leak from steering box

Oil leak from transfer box

Surface corrosion on on under body and some suspension components

Pass 8 Oct 2020 121,918 miles

Surface corrosion on on under body and some suspension components

Pass 3 Oct 2019 119,416 miles

Corrosion surface under body and suspension

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear brake discs surface corroded

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 119,416 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front and rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion surface under body and suspension

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear brake discs surface corroded

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 116,312 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 113,303 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 113,284 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 109,672 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 109,668 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 106,367 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 103,399 miles

exhaust hitting chassis at rear

Pass 10 Oct 2013 100,078 miles

offside front rear track rod end has play. front brake pads low.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 96,904 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 92,926 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 92,924 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

n/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 12 Oct 2010 89,380 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 80,348 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 80,348 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 67,659 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 51,431 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 34,198 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 32,930 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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VA03 FLW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VA03 FLW, 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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VA03 FLW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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