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VA03 XXN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,244 mi
Last recorded51,244 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 XXN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 51,244 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 42,803 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 38,281 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 36,280 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 36,280 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2013 34,244 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 34,244 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 32,296 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel regulator slightly damp

Pass 18 Jul 2011 29,685 miles

brake pads slightly worn

Pass 28 Jun 2010 24,253 miles

front shock bushes perished

o/s rear hub seal has slight leak

Pass 15 Jul 2009 20,177 miles

front tyres slightly worn

slight leak from rear hub seals

Pass 18 Jul 2008 17,096 miles

small cut in n/s rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2007 12,005 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 7,430 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 XXN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XXN, 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 XXN registered?

VA03 XXN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is VA03 XXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA03 XXN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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