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VO03 VRC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

499,185 mi
Last recorded499,185 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 VRC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 499,185 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

slight exhuast blow at manifold

Pass 8 Jun 2023 494,199 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 485,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all both sides especially the rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front o/s diff has seepage

rear crossmembers corroded

rear outriggers corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2021 485,173 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all both sides especially the rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front o/s diff has seepage

rear crossmembers corroded

rear outriggers corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2020 156,103 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

offside front axle tube moist at cv joint end

power steering box moist

various chassis corrosion, very dry.

Pass 13 Nov 2019 154,481 miles

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced verious (6.1.1 (a) (i))

off side front axle tube weeping slightly at cv joint.

power steering box moist

Pass 13 Nov 2018 152,433 miles

Slight Oil leak

Various Steering Components Have Slight Play

Various Vehicle Corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2017 150,610 miles

slight oil leaks

various corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2016 148,538 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 148,524 miles

Ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play Upper and lower (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 145,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 15 Jun 2015 142,488 miles

rear chassis rusty

slight pas leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 134,268 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 125,043 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 113,340 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 113,340 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 99,758 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 88,903 miles

osf windscreen wipers feathered

Pass 15 Jul 2009 76,741 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 63,503 miles

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 18 Jul 2007 47,202 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 31,027 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 VRC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VRC, 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 VRC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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