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VU03 FWJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,334 mi
Last recorded135,334 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 FWJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 135,334 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 132,368 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 132,366 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 119,246 miles

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))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 119,236 miles

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))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 107,167 miles

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))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 107,158 miles

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))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 100,565 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 98,972 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 96,399 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 94,637 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 92,176 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears and across above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 89,352 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 87,666 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 85,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

brake backplate corroded away

Pass 14 May 2012 81,253 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2011 76,883 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 71,724 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 63,936 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 54,996 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 54,996 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 47,366 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

rear tyres slightly stepped

Pass 5 Jun 2006 34,531 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 29,797 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 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.

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