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VO03 DZX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

197,966 mi
Last recorded197,966 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 DZX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 197,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 195,356 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 192,995 miles

Slight age related corrosion at most components and chassis areas

Fail 4 Jul 2024 192,963 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength UNDER BONNET AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength UNDER BONNET AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 189,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 186,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 182,348 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 180,005 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 176,007 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 170,237 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 160,641 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 152,849 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 148,265 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 102,823 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 102,823 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 138,362 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 130,261 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 121,108 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 108,200 miles

Oil leak

Possible exhaust manifold blowing

Fail 1 Nov 2010 108,200 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)

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

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

Oil leak

Possible exhaust manifold blowing

Pass 2 Nov 2009 95,220 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 78,375 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 62,213 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 62,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 46,605 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 46,605 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front and rear brake pads getting low. both rear tyres are getting low.

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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VO03 DZX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 VO03 DZX, 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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VO03 DZX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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