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VX03 EDR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,964 mi
Last recorded74,964 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 EDR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 74,964 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Sep 2025 73,451 miles

Coolant leak

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 71,924 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 69,931 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 69,826 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 68,243 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 68,243 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 67,736 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 66,501 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 66,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 63,893 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 63,891 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 59,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 54,379 miles

rear disc and pads worn.

Fail 25 Sep 2017 54,379 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear disc and pads worn.

Pass 24 Aug 2016 49,534 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 46,105 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 44,455 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

headlamp dip masks fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2013 41,508 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 33,077 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 32,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 32,005 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 25,084 miles

dampness around steering box

uneven wear on inner edges of front tyres

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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VX03 EDR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VX03 EDR, 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 VX03 EDR registered?

VX03 EDR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is VX03 EDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX03 EDR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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