MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,629 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play in front of axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
n/s and o/s chassis rails starting too show signs of corrosion.
Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened o/s outer pad. (3.5.1n)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
n/s and o/s chassis rails starting too show signs of corrosion.
Oil leak ()
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres wearing on inside edges
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 XYC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 XYC, 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 XYC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 July 2003.
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