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VK03 OWM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,088 mi
Last recorded177,088 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 OWM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 177,088 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 176,355 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 175,804 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 174,060 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 174,060 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 171,043 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 169,729 miles

all suspension component corroded slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2019 166,764 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 165,230 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 165,230 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 162,898 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 161,465 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 160,243 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 154,953 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front backplates corroded

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 16 May 2014 154,943 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front backplates corroded

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 May 2013 149,316 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 143,122 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 139,311 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 124,049 miles

High level stop lamp inoperative

Offside rear suspention bump stop is missing

Fail 23 Apr 2010 122,989 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

High level stop lamp inoperative

Offside rear suspention bump stop is missing

Pass 29 Apr 2009 102,780 miles

front and rear brake pads low

play in nearside front front outer track rod end

Pass 15 May 2008 81,657 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 61,785 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 58,618 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 58,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 OWM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OWM, 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 OWM registered?

VK03 OWM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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