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VO03 RYA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,589 mi
Last recorded61,589 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 RYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 61,589 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 61,490 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2023 61,190 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 60,338 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 58,841 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 58,729 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 57,612 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

all brake discs corroded

both rear suspension height sensors broken

Fail 3 Aug 2019 57,612 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

all brake discs corroded

both rear suspension height sensors broken

Pass 12 Jul 2017 55,551 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 54,585 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 53,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 50,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 48,765 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 48,754 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 45,310 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 43,286 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 38,697 miles

oil leak noted from near side front area of engine under neath

Pass 7 Jul 2009 31,358 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 28,226 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 24,556 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 22,342 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 RYA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RYA, 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 RYA registered?

VO03 RYA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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