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VA03 LTU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,038 mi
Last recorded140,038 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 LTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 140,038 miles

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

exhaust corroded

general surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 8 Nov 2016 138,171 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 138,168 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 135,910 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 135,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 133,422 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 130,656 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 128,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2012 128,176 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2011 117,104 miles

both rear tyres slightly miss-shaped

o/s/f fog lamp slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on edges / starting to crack in places

Fail 6 Dec 2010 104,851 miles

rear wiper blade split

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres slightly miss-shaped

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Dec 2010 104,851 miles

both rear tyres slightly miss-shaped

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Oct 2009 85,502 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 85,472 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Advise both front tyres perishing.

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2008 68,227 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2007 56,576 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 43,695 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 LTU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LTU, 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 VA03 LTU registered?

VA03 LTU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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