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VE03 XWW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

174,977 mi
Last recorded174,977 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 XWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 174,977 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 174,912 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 174,382 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage box (2.1.5 (a))

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

chassis/in ner arches/sillscorrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2025 174,360 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage box (2.1.5 (a))

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

chassis/in ner arches/sillscorrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2024 173,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering box has slight weep

Pass 1 Dec 2022 164,069 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 164,064 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 152,740 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 152,735 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 142,509 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 138,182 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 134,533 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 129,355 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 122,886 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 122,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 119,482 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 116,345 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 116,344 miles

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

oil leak under engine

Pass 20 Mar 2014 114,492 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 114,430 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 110,606 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 110,457 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 98,927 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 88,346 miles

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

power steering box has slight leak

Pass 12 Mar 2010 79,165 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 60,874 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 60,789 miles

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

O/S/F WIPER SPILT ON END'S

Pass 27 Dec 2007 58,093 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 39,168 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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VE03 XWW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 XWW, 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 VE03 XWW registered?

VE03 XWW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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