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VO03 RFY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

179,060 mi
Last recorded179,060 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 179,060 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 171,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake backplate deteriorated

Oil leaks

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 168,221 miles

Front Oil leak engine area ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion upper shock mounting (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis to body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion upper shock mounting (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Spare Tyre flat

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion entire chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 166,298 miles

Both rear brake backplates deteriorated

Both rear brake pipes corroded above chassis

Fail 12 Jun 2015 166,298 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Both rear brake backplates deteriorated

Both rear brake pipes corroded above chassis

Pass 14 Jun 2014 162,984 miles

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

Nearside rear brake backplate deteriorated

Oil leaks

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 157,682 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear axle drive seal weeping slightly

Fail 7 Jun 2013 157,652 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear axle drive seal weeping slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2012 144,893 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 132,561 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 118,615 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 118,424 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 104,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 10 Jun 2009 104,672 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 31 Jul 2008 92,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 75,916 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 57,807 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 RFY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RFY, 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 RFY registered?

VO03 RFY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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