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VK03 OWF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,141 mi
Last recorded102,141 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 OWF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 102,141 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak ()

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

rear suspension rubber bump stops missing

slight gearbox oil leak

slight oil leak from front differential

Fail 11 Apr 2018 102,138 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along top of chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak ()

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

rear suspension rubber bump stops missing

slight gearbox oil leak

slight oil leak from front differential

Pass 20 Apr 2017 99,800 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 99,800 miles

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

Stop lamp not working Centre (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 91,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires under bonnet (1.9.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 91,290 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires under bonnet (1.9.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2015 82,937 miles

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

Offside 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 6 Jun 2014 74,236 miles

slight play in steering box

Pass 10 May 2013 69,564 miles

Oil leak

both rear bump stops missing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 May 2012 63,865 miles

slight buckle in f/n/s brake disc

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

o/s reverse light lense broken

Pass 5 May 2011 58,205 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 58,205 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 53,130 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 46,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2008 39,006 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 32,061 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 24,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OWF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK03 OWF registered?

VK03 OWF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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The MOT history for VK03 OWF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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