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VO03 UZE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,522 mi
Last recorded130,522 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 UZE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 130,522 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 4 Nov 2024 130,320 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 130,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 129,962 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 129,245 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis radius arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front body mounting corroded

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 128,278 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 127,527 miles

Underside of vehicle freshly under-sealed

Pass 4 May 2018 126,217 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 122,261 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 116,250 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 116,250 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 109,770 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 102,314 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 94,185 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 85,835 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 85,815 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 82,616 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 756,718 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 75,671 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 63,354 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 46,882 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 46,878 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 38,742 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 38,742 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 28,041 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 UZE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 UZE, 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 UZE registered?

VO03 UZE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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