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VU03 FWG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

193,954 mi
Last recorded193,954 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 FWG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 193,954 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 189,358 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 186,541 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seats Folded Away.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Worn On Indicators. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around Spare Wheel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Trailing Arm Bushes Slightly Perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 186,540 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seats Folded Away.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Worn On Indicators. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around Spare Wheel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Trailing Arm Bushes Slightly Perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 183,714 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 178,835 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 169,432 miles

front brake discs worn thin and lipped

Pass 7 Mar 2017 157,380 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 145,891 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 137,435 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 126,442 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 114,680 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 114,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 99,620 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 82,130 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 64,223 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 46,204 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 35,859 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 FWG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FWG, 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 FWG registered?

VU03 FWG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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