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VO03 SPX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,697 mi
Last recorded118,697 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 SPX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 118,697 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 111,910 miles

All passenger compartment windows tinted

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside headlamp condensated but not affecting light output

Fail 9 May 2017 111,910 miles

All passenger compartment windows tinted

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside headlamp condensated but not affecting light output

Pass 20 May 2016 103,459 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear CHASSIS BUMP STOPS MISSING

Offside Front CHASSIS BUMP STOPS MISSING

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion REAR HALF OF CHASSIS IS CORRODED (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 May 2016 103,459 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear CHASSIS BUMP STOPS MISSING

Offside Front CHASSIS BUMP STOPS MISSING

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion REAR HALF OF CHASSIS IS CORRODED (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 95,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight steering box leak

Pass 15 May 2014 86,887 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 86,887 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust rattling

Pass 3 May 2013 80,250 miles

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

Oil leak

rear axle has sight oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 74,482 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2012 74,472 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 66,371 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 62,625 miles

All brake discs worn and corroded.

High level stop lamp not working.

Minor body damage.

Rearmost seats folded at time of test.

Pass 18 May 2009 55,146 miles

Slight lip on all brake discs.

Fail 18 May 2009 55,146 miles

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

Slight lip on all brake discs.

Pass 15 May 2008 46,326 miles

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

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

Offside mirror damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2007 40,288 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 35,463 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 SPX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SPX, 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 SPX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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