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VA03 RVC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

146,503 mi
Last recorded146,503 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 146,503 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 142,166 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 142,153 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 141,911 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 136,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 133,602 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 May 2019 129,377 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 13 May 2019 129,375 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 May 2018 122,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 115,284 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 May 2016 108,993 miles

engine oil leak

osf nsf tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Apr 2015 101,731 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 94,795 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2013 90,128 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 80,907 miles

near side front brake hose wet with oil

Pass 31 May 2011 72,042 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 27 Nov 2010 71,936 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 67,390 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 62,311 miles

front brake pads low////////engine / gear box oil leaks

Pass 24 Oct 2007 55,100 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Nov 2006 49,056 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 49,053 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 42,979 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 RVC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 VA03 RVC, 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 RVC registered?

VA03 RVC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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