MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,764 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
underbody slightly corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
underbody slightly corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Handbrake reserve travel high
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear brake caliper slighty damp
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VA03 XEB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 XEB, 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 XEB registered?
VA03 XEB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 July 2003.
Is VA03 XEB safe to buy?
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