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VN03 HXX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,987 mi
Last recorded142,987 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 HXX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 142,987 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 135,487 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 130,349 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 122,018 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 118,269 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 114,851 miles

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

under body corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2019 113,430 miles

under body and both sills corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2018 112,141 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Both rear bump stops missing

Both rear chassis legs starting to corrode

Exhaust mountings getting weak

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight corrosion on near side front inner wing

Pass 19 Jan 2017 110,123 miles

Oil leak engine ()

both sides front to rear brake pipes corroding

centre and rear exhaust hangers corroding

nearside front inner wing corroding

rear chassis corroding but not excessive

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 9 Feb 2016 108,563 miles

rear chassis corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2015 106,816 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

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

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2015 106,815 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Both rear bump stops missing

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

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2014 104,945 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 130,089 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 100,841 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs wearing

Pass 22 Oct 2010 95,757 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 95,753 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 91,097 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 91,091 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2009 81,822 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2009 81,822 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 74,419 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 74,419 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 62,846 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 45,956 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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VN03 HXX 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 VN03 HXX, 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 VN03 HXX registered?

VN03 HXX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is VN03 HXX safe to buy?

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