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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LS03 VHTMOT history

LS03 VHT is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 130,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

LS03 VHT silver Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
130,607 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 VHT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 VHT was last recorded at 130,607 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 685 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,922 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
685 miles
Average per year
5,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,607 miles
  • 2025 – 129,922 miles
  • 2024 – 123,532 miles
  • 2023 – 116,756 miles
  • 2022 – 110,408 miles
  • 2021 – 106,654 miles
  • 2020 – 103,826 miles
  • 2019 – 100,650 miles
  • 2018 – 97,563 miles
  • 2017 – 93,668 miles
  • 2016 – 88,549 miles
  • 2015 – 83,770 miles
  • 2014 – 79,740 miles
  • 2013 – 73,079 miles
  • 2012 – 68,445 miles
  • 2011 – 61,874 miles
  • 2010 – 56,128 miles
  • 2008 – 43,150 miles
  • 2007 – 28,976 miles
  • 2006 – 21,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,607 miles
  • AdvisoryChassis heavily corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear spring cups and suspension heavily corroded
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,607 miles (+685)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    130,607 miles
    Test number
    753519477800
    • AdvisoryChassis heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear spring cups and suspension heavily corroded
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail129,922 miles (+6,390)7 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,922 miles
    Test number
    371491240889
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both have left hand drive lights fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear spring cups and suspension components corroded

  3. Pass123,532 miles2 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    123,532 miles
    Test number
    610793768799
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bump stops missing

  4. Fail123,532 miles (+6,776)13 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,532 miles
    Test number
    302819578685
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing

  5. Pass116,756 miles (+6,348)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    116,756 miles
    Test number
    697573173534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,408 miles (+2,165)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    110,408 miles
    Test number
    846417155906
    • MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded

  7. Pass108,243 miles (+1,589)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    108,243 miles
    Test number
    175139559580
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis getting corroded

  8. Pass106,654 miles (+2)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    106,654 miles
    Test number
    450471713141
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Fail106,652 miles (+2,826)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,652 miles
    Test number
    168973206693
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass103,826 miles (+3,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    103,826 miles
    Test number
    985792382674
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass100,650 miles (+3,087)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    100,650 miles
    Test number
    854156074895
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear step brackets corroded

  12. Pass97,563 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    97,563 miles
    Test number
    979715963105
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Forward steering arm has slight lift in a balljoint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail97,563 miles (+3,895)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,563 miles
    Test number
    527267661222
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Forward steering arm has slight lift in a balljoint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass93,668 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    93,668 miles
    Test number
    596619726683
    • AdvisoryBoth rear level sensor arms broken
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail93,667 miles (+5,118)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,667 miles
    Test number
    867719646899
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear level sensor arms broken
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass88,549 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    88,549 miles
    Test number
    584744072474
    • AdvisoryCondensation on the inside of the O/S/F headlight lens
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryN/S/R reverse light lens has a bit missing
    • AdvisoryO/S/R fog light lens in poor condition
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal PAS box output seal slight weep (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc lipped, ribbed, worn & corroded

  17. Fail88,549 miles (+4,779)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,549 miles
    Test number
    515178064212
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCondensation on the inside of the O/S/F headlight lens
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryN/S/R reverse light lens has a bit missing
    • AdvisoryO/S/R fog light lens in poor condition
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal PAS box output seal slight weep (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc lipped, ribbed, worn & corroded

  18. Pass83,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    83,770 miles
    Test number
    155404115033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail83,770 miles (+4,030)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,770 miles
    Test number
    149454515037
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass79,740 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    79,740 miles
    Test number
    576527324014
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)
    • NoteN/s/r revs lens cracked

  21. Fail79,740 miles (+6,661)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,740 miles
    Test number
    946357924007
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)
    • NoteN/s/r revs lens cracked

  22. Fail73,079 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,079 miles
    Test number
    217292923025
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass73,079 miles (+4,634)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    73,079 miles
    Test number
    448972823041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass68,445 miles (+6,571)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    68,445 miles
    Test number
    376376022017
    • NoteHigh vis not working prs child seat fitted n/s/r

  25. Pass61,874 miles (+5,746)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    61,874 miles
    Test number
    505927221081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass56,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    56,128 miles
    Test number
    500708520090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail56,128 miles (+12,978)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,128 miles
    Test number
    184877720457
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass43,150 miles (+14,174)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    43,150 miles
    Test number
    874770618211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass28,976 miles (+7,720)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    28,976 miles
    Test number
    220759417289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass21,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    21,256 miles
    Test number
    544182526205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail21,256 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,256 miles
    Test number
    300780726461
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS03 VHT

Does LS03 VHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS03 VHT is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS03 VHT?
The MOT on LS03 VHT is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS03 VHT done?
LS03 VHT was recorded at 130,607 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 5,584 miles a year.
Has LS03 VHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 VHT has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS03 VHT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS03 VHT find?
LS03 VHT passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: chassis heavily corroded; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm; oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff, and 2 more.

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