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VK03 OVN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

90,066 mi
Last recorded90,066 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 90,066 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 88,470 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 85,973 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 85,973 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 82,430 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 79,131 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 77,119 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive upper rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 15 May 2019 75,974 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Apr 2018 74,116 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine bay and under covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 5 Apr 2017 66,666 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 11 Apr 2016 60,183 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 58,850 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 56,576 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 55,073 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 52,238 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 49,886 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 49,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 48,632 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 45,637 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 41,232 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 37,852 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 OVN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 OVN, 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 OVN registered?

VK03 OVN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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The MOT history for VK03 OVN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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