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VU03 FWL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

127,512 mi
Last recorded127,512 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 127,512 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 123,382 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 119,249 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 114,439 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 108,975 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 103,383 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 99,329 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 95,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 90,430 miles

front brake discs worn

slight play nearside rear roll bar link

Fail 9 Apr 2018 90,427 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front marked (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

slight play nearside rear roll bar link

Pass 30 Mar 2017 80,907 miles

Central Front Oil leak slight ()

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 74,167 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 63,701 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 53,081 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,407 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 34,497 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 34,166 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 33,832 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 32,905 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 31,635 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 30,874 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 30,128 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 FWL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 FWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU03 FWL?

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What year was VU03 FWL registered?

VU03 FWL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is VU03 FWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU03 FWL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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