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VO03 UYB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

142,326 mi
Last recorded142,326 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 UYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2023 142,326 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 3 bench seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Anti roll bar hydrauic piping corroded and leaking slightly

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front hydraulic assist (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine bay, sills and under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear body mounts corroded, not seriously affecting overall security

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 bench seats ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 138,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 138,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 132,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 128,086 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint (both sides) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside side step corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside side step corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2019 123,989 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 118,419 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 107,798 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 96,606 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 91,093 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 87,697 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 82,782 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 78,889 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 73,655 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 May 2011 73,642 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2010 67,421 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 60,877 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 53,724 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 23 Apr 2007 45,061 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 33,634 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 UYB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UYB, 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 UYB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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