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2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

195,753 mi
Last recorded195,753 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR03 VVR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 195,753 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 175,666 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 175,666 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 157,073 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 157,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 146,001 miles

Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 133,240 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 133,240 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 131,052 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both sides rearmost ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

both reg. light bulbs deteriated but still visible

Pass 20 Nov 2017 127,032 miles

Offside Rear tyre has objects in tread possible puncture

engine oil leaks

high level stop light not working

Pass 14 Nov 2016 119,071 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 111,147 miles

2 rearmost seats stowed so seat belts not fully checked

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

n/s reg light deteriated but still illuminating reg plate

Pass 31 Oct 2014 105,425 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre has nail in tread

presented with 2 rearmost seats stowed so seatbelts not fully checked

slight engine oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2013 100,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s wiper blade spilt on end but stillclears screen

n/s/front and both rear tyres worn to 2mm

o/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2012 94,295 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

presented for test with 2 rearmost seats stowed

slight engine oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2011 87,868 miles

rear seat belts not fully inspected seats folded away

Pass 4 Oct 2010 78,488 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 71,172 miles

ext. system getting rusty in places

tow bar fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2008 64,628 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 56,480 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 50,694 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 38,886 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre uneven on inner edge

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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VR03 VVR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 VR03 VVR, 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 VR03 VVR registered?

VR03 VVR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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