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VU03 EZA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

131,248 mi
Last recorded131,248 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 EZA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 131,248 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 125,728 miles

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 125,724 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded On top of chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded On top of chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 119,384 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 119,384 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 111,153 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 104,102 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 104,101 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Central Stop lamp not working

Pass 24 Mar 2017 96,603 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 89,288 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 80,766 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 80,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 71,837 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 71,837 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 65,747 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 59,512 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 51,037 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 48,037 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 43,732 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 43,728 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 39,677 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 36,305 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 32,027 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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VU03 EZA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VU03 EZA, 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 VU03 EZA registered?

VU03 EZA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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