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VA03 RVR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

124,826 mi
Last recorded124,826 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 RVR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 124,826 miles

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

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

under side heavily under sealed

Fail 25 Nov 2025 124,825 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under side heavily under sealed

Pass 13 Nov 2024 120,121 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 29 Nov 2023 113,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule crimp corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 113,341 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule crimp corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 106,899 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 100,772 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 95,169 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 91,017 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 91,017 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 87,018 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 82,720 miles

Nearside body anchor bolt loose centre requires tightning

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 76,797 miles

exhaust flange behind centre silencer box deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2015 70,200 miles

Centre exhaust flange deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2014 65,079 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 58,832 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 58,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2013 57,347 miles

centre exhaust rusty

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 52,895 miles

oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 15 Jun 2012 52,777 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 28 Jun 2011 49,464 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 46,177 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 43,897 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 40,600 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 33,382 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 24,430 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 RVR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 RVR, 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 RVR registered?

VA03 RVR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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