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VN03 LFP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

159,425 mi
Last recorded159,425 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 LFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 159,425 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 149,243 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 137,342 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 134,014 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear chassis

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 129,274 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 129,274 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 123,693 miles

general chassis surface corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2021 123,692 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced towbar mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced towbar mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis coroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2015 119,255 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 119,255 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 114,294 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 114,108 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 111,746 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2013 111,656 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 1 May 2012 107,415 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

near side rear bump stop missing

Pass 4 May 2011 100,384 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 100,380 miles

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

Rear Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 93,437 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side and off side front brake hoses slight rusting on metal parts

Fail 29 Apr 2010 93,416 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side and off side front brake hoses slight rusting on metal parts

Pass 29 Apr 2009 85,445 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 85,442 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak on gear box

Pass 28 Apr 2008 73,948 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 73,931 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 62,969 miles

Oil leak from power steering box area

Fail 30 Apr 2007 62,969 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak from power steering box area

Pass 28 Apr 2006 48,094 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 48,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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VN03 LFP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LFP, 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 VN03 LFP registered?

VN03 LFP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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