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VU03 UDV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,529 mi
Last recorded79,529 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 UDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 79,529 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 73,273 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 73,273 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 69,400 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 69,400 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 66,408 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 60,468 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 58,447 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 58,418 miles

Both rear suspension ride height potentiometer links lower joints cracked/broken

Pass 24 Aug 2010 57,415 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 51,365 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 45,733 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 35,058 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 23,804 miles

wiper blades worn

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 UDV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UDV, 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

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What year was VU03 UDV registered?

VU03 UDV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is VU03 UDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU03 UDV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU03 UDV have outstanding finance?

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