MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,679 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury step edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Body component damaged and likely to cause injury rear step (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail to towbar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lower trim insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated chafing on towbar (4.10 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage to centre & n/s of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped & hose not secured to bracket, chafing on coil spring (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front tyre deteriorated
Offside Front Bumper insecure bumper bolt missing ()
Offside Rear Bumper insecure & lower wing trim ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
damage to n/s of screen
front grille insecure
water ingress of upper rear light units
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above chassis rail (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres worn close to limit
handbrake lever has slight side to side movement
oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured both rear chassis rails (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above chassis rail (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres worn close to limit
handbrake lever has slight side to side movement
oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
front and rear tyres inner sidewalls perishing
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Front tyres inner sidewalls perishing
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear bump stop missing
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear tyres inner sidewalls perishing
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight leak n/s rear hub seal
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front off side lower ball joint washer, has split, this is directly under the securing nut.
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
VA03 XXV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 XXV, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of VA03 XXV?
You can check the full history of VA03 XXV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was VA03 XXV registered?
VA03 XXV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 August 2003.
Is VA03 XXV safe to buy?
The MOT history for VA03 XXV shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VA03 XXV have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VA03 XXV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.