MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
244,661 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody has general corrosions front to rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear mirror glass (8.1.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play STEERING ARM (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Towbar component insecure tow ball (6.6.1)
BOTH REAR TYRES STEPPING HEAVILY ON INNER EDGES
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
NAIL IN NSF TYRE
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass loose (8.1.2a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
VARIOUS OIL LEAKS
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front & rear brake pads low
front & rear brake pads low
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
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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VX03 LGW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 VX03 LGW, 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 VX03 LGW registered?
VX03 LGW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.
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