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VO03 OYF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

142,340 mi
Last recorded142,340 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 142,340 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible pipes (1.1.11 (c))

all chassis covered with heavy underseal

Pass 29 Sep 2022 141,755 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 141,733 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 136,189 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 129,761 miles

chassis scaley rusting

misting of oil engine and surrounding area

Pass 20 Sep 2019 127,925 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 199,028 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 198,975 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 191,511 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2016 183,717 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 104,071 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 95,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 91,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 84,693 miles

rear tyres close to llegal limit

Pass 6 Mar 2012 77,015 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 68,086 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2010 59,821 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 50,252 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 44,467 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 44,467 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 38,166 miles

front wipers splitting

Fail 28 Mar 2006 31,825 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 31,825 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 OYF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OYF, 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 OYF registered?

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

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