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VK03 SXX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,472 mi
Last recorded88,472 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 88,472 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 85,291 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 74,463 miles

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 68,804 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 68,727 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 68,720 miles

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended all rear belts not tested x 5 due to dog cage fitted at time of test (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire of engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2020 68,334 miles

Front broken but still readable

Pass 26 Nov 2019 63,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 63,427 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 63,164 miles

1, rear axle bump stops missing, 2,surface rust attacking components underside, I e brake hose banjo unions, discs etc.

Pass 1 Dec 2016 62,795 miles

Nearside Front perished on side wall

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front perished on side

Offside Rear of engine block misting of oil by fuel reguator

Pass 30 Nov 2015 61,728 miles

Both nsf and osf tyres perished/cracking on outer sidewall

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 61,728 miles

Both nsf and osf tyres perished/cracking on outer sidewall

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 60,683 miles

ADVISE FUEL PRESSURE REGUATOR DAMP/WET NOT LEAKING AT TIME OF TEST

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 59,969 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2013 59,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2012 56,064 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 56,064 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 53,708 miles

rear bump stops missing

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 25 Nov 2010 51,850 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 49,507 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 45,712 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 42,673 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 27,630 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 SXX 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 SXX, 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 SXX registered?

VK03 SXX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is VK03 SXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK03 SXX 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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