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VO03 UHM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,755 mi
Last recorded172,755 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 UHM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 172,755 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 172,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 169,514 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 165,936 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 160,467 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 149,942 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 137,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 122,782 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 122,562 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 117,540 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 108,466 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 94,712 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 80,638 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 75,637 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s rear bump stop missing

slight play in steering drag link ball joints

Fail 13 Jan 2010 75,285 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s rear bump stop missing

slight play in steering drag link ball joints

Pass 22 Jan 2009 67,016 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Jan 2008 61,604 miles

all tyres worn low

play drag link end (drop arm end)

Pass 10 May 2007 56,546 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 47,717 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 47,717 miles

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

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 UHM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 UHM, 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 UHM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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