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VU03 FWX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

142,370 mi
Last recorded142,370 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 142,370 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 142,370 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 131,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 125,335 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2022 125,335 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2020 118,388 miles

drag link n/s/f ball joint slight play

watts linkage slight play

Fail 23 Dec 2020 118,388 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

drag link n/s/f ball joint slight play

watts linkage slight play

Pass 27 Aug 2019 101,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 93,175 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 93,175 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 89,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 89,769 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 86,577 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 86,570 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 84,102 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 84,052 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 82,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 80,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 77,274 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2012 77,274 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2011 73,532 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 73,532 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2010 68,928 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 68,924 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 64,564 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 59,032 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 59,023 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 55,385 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 42,080 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 30,261 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 FWX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FWX, 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 FWX registered?

VU03 FWX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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