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VK03 JEU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,595 mi
Last recorded140,595 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 JEU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 140,595 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey Stick Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 133,185 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 133,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 May 2023 131,307 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 128,697 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 125,125 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 123,491 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 122,272 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 120,704 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 118,342 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 115,590 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 108,356 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 100,127 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 91,853 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 84,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jan 2011 76,542 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 67,779 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 60,276 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2009 60,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2008 45,759 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 45,759 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 32,811 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 32,811 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2006 26,307 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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VK03 JEU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VK03 JEU, 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 VK03 JEU registered?

VK03 JEU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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The MOT history for VK03 JEU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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