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VA03 MZN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,731 mi
Last recorded171,731 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 171,731 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 165,123 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 156,144 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 144,455 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 144,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 135,882 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 132,281 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 132,239 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 124,129 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 124,129 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 118,362 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 118,361 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 May 2011 111,998 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 104,186 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 104,186 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 90,937 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 90,937 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 79,550 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 79,550 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 67,865 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 67,865 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 51,049 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 MZN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MZN, 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 MZN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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