MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,013 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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under vehicle corrosion, chassis corroded play in rack, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
under vehicle corrosion, chassis corroded play in rack, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate.
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
some chassis corrosion at rear.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play nearside to steering box (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Drag link end ball joint has slight play both ends (2.2.B.1f)
bump stop rubber missimg n/s/r
rear brake pads wearing low
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint broken (2.4.G.2)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play both ends (2.2.B.1f)
bump stop rubber missimg n/s/r
bump stop rubber missimg n/s/r
n/s/r chassis heavily corroded
rear brake pads wearing low
rear brake pads wearing low
rear chassis corroded in places
corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules
rearmost seats and seatbelts not in use at time of test kennel fitted
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
rearmost seats and seatbelts not in use at time of test kennel fitted
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight corrosion on rear brake pipes
slight wear on o/s/f drag link end
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
exhaust slight leak at front pipe
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
small tears on wiper blades
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
slight pitting on o/s/f brake disc outer edge
slight pitting on o/s/f brake disc outer edge
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU03 PDY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 PDY, 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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VU03 PDY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 July 2003.
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