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VA03 RWL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

191,246 mi
Last recorded191,246 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 191,246 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 186,190 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 174,341 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 165,791 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 165,791 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 159,545 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 148,255 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

radiator support corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2021 148,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

radiator support corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2020 139,415 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 139,415 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 122,263 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 101,310 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 101,308 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 80,594 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 80,594 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 76,359 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in the tread.

nearside rear lamp damaged.

rear tyre valves starting to perish.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 73,262 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 67,823 miles

exhaust corroded.

nearside rear light lense cracked.

slight play in the nearside front (front) track rod end.

wipers poor.

Fail 26 Jun 2014 67,822 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded.

nearside rear light lense cracked.

slight play in the nearside front (front) track rod end.

wipers poor.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 63,700 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear low and go out of shape.

engine covers fitted at time of test.

large cut in the offside rear tyre tread.

nearside front (front) trac rod end has slight play.

nearside rear light lense cracked.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 59,316 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 59,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 55,543 miles

rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 9 Jul 2010 49,867 miles

old coolant around lower radiator hose..slight lip on front brake discs..uneven wear on rear tyres....

Pass 18 Jul 2009 46,640 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 46,638 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

ADVISE - N/S/R FLEXI FERRULE CORRODED..uneven wear on rear tyres..old coolant around top radiator hose....

Pass 30 Jun 2008 43,671 miles

front tyres wearing low/edge wear on front tyres..uneven wear on rear tyres..front brake discs wearing thin..flexi brake hose ferrules corroding....

Pass 5 Jul 2007 39,478 miles

inner edge wear on all tyres....flexi brake ferrals corroding....

Pass 26 Jun 2006 34,450 miles

slight uneven wear on tyres....very slight oil around back of engine/gear box....

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 RWL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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

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