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VA03 XXV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

143,679 mi
Last recorded143,679 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 XXV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 143,679 miles

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))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 143,679 miles

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))

Fail 23 May 2019 141,670 miles

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))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 135,435 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 135,430 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 121,056 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2017 121,022 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 114,113 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 113,814 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 102,337 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 94,344 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 84,708 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 84,708 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 78,993 miles

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)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 78,992 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 70,004 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 61,006 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 50,352 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 42,435 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 42,435 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2007 34,197 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 34,197 miles

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.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 27,953 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 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.

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VA03 XXV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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