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VO03 OVU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,182 mi
Last recorded102,182 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 OVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 102,182 miles

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

front bumper damaged

rearmost seats not fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2014 102,178 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

front bumper damaged

rearmost seats not fitted

Pass 17 May 2013 89,678 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 89,672 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)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 82,727 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 76,038 miles

nsr tyre uneven wear on inner edge.

rear brake discs backing plates corroded.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 68,518 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 61,813 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2007 54,857 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 46,213 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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VO03 OVU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VO03 OVU, 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 VO03 OVU registered?

VO03 OVU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is VO03 OVU safe to buy?

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