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VA03 RWJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

164,312 mi
Last recorded164,312 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 164,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper + lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper + lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2026 164,312 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper + lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper + lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 154,843 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 134,470 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 133,581 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 133,556 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 132,765 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody has been undersealed

Pass 3 Apr 2019 131,367 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 129,280 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 127,238 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 124,367 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 115,269 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 104,257 miles

slight weap from steering box

Pass 24 Apr 2013 96,126 miles

both front, centre and rear chassis rails slighty corroded

nearside wiper slighty perished

rear seats folded down at time of test

Fail 17 Apr 2013 96,019 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside wiper slightly perished

rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2012 87,544 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 79,659 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 70,838 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 62,237 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 55,305 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 48,351 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 41,467 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 RWJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RWJ, 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 RWJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for VA03 RWJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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