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VE03 VBM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

176,621 mi
Last recorded176,621 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 VBM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 176,621 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 176,621 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 172,778 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2020 168,490 miles

Front BUMPER SLIGHT DAMAGE

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear BOTH BUMP STOPS MISSING

Rear BUMPER SLIGHT DAMAGE

Fail 1 Dec 2020 168,478 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached IS DETACHED (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front BUMPER SLIGHT DAMAGE

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated SLIGHT SPLIT IN RUBBER NOT LEAKING (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear BOTH BUMP STOPS MISSING

Rear BUMPER SLIGHT DAMAGE

Pass 15 May 2019 157,133 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 152,436 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 145,433 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 145,431 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2015 133,152 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 133,085 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 121,592 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 121,587 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 101,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs worn.

N/S/R Seat not fitted (third row).

O/S and N/S Rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 83,173 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 83,172 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 75,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 66,440 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 63,366 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

near side headlamp fitted incorrectly

off side front mud flap insecure and rubbing wheel

off side rear bump stop insecure

Fail 16 Sep 2008 63,345 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

near side headlamp fitted incorrectly

off side front mud flap insecure and rubbing wheel

off side rear bump stop insecure

Pass 25 May 2007 50,469 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 May 2006 39,400 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel filter slight weep

n/s headlamp condensated

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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VE03 VBM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VE03 VBM, 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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VE03 VBM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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