MOT Status
ValidMileage
135,334 miAbove average mileage for this year
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3rd row of seats not fitted at time of test
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Fog lamp dull
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Vehicle heavily undersealed
Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
3rd row rear seats not fitted at time of test
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Fog lamp slightly dull
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Under side of vehicle fully undersealed
Nearside Rear Brake disc backing plate mostly missing
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Does have slightly reduced output (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Brake performance not tested Due to worn out pads (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Top and bottom joints both have excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached Steering box drop arm loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Not secured at all front to rear on chassis leg (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc backing plate mostly missing
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Does have slightly reduced output (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Power steering component insecure Pitman arm slightly loose (2.1.5 (d) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight weep from area of steering box (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears and across above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake backplate corroded away
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear fog lens has slight crack but not exposing white light
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front wipers starting to split but clearing screen effectivly
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
off side front anti roll bar bush oil contaninated
o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge
rear tyres slightly stepped
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VU03 FWJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 FWJ, 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 FWJ registered?
VU03 FWJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.
Is VU03 FWJ safe to buy?
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