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VF03 MTJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

178,013 mi
Last recorded178,013 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 MTJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 178,013 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several corroded on ends (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 173,257 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 168,225 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 162,816 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 157,798 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 150,643 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2020 144,379 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 137,935 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 131,453 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 126,658 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 122,000 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 118,538 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 114,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 110,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 11 Jun 2013 110,379 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Both rear bump stops missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Jun 2012 105,953 miles

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

both rear bump stops are missing

n/s/f tyre is cracking all over

n/s/r tyre is cracking all over

Pass 22 Jun 2011 102,573 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 99,963 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 99,963 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2009 97,317 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 83,619 miles

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

o/s/r light lense damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2006 56,484 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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VF03 MTJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VF03 MTJ, 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 VF03 MTJ registered?

VF03 MTJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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