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A7 RVC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,876 mi
Last recorded118,876 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 RVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 118,876 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 113,378 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 107,272 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 101,169 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 99,477 miles

O/S/R Bump Stop Missing

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop Shaft Joint Worn - Front UJ On Double Yoke Joint

Pass 15 Jun 2020 98,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 14 May 2019 95,883 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 95,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 91,835 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 91,835 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 86,262 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 80,217 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 74,230 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 69,688 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 64,584 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 60,276 miles

Oil leak

rear diff. leaking slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2011 55,435 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyres have slightly stepped/mis-shaped tread

n/s/f tyre is worn low - 3mm, and the tread is slightly stepped/mis-shaped

o/s/f tyre close to limit - 2mm, and the tread is slightly stepped/mis-shaped

Pass 23 Jun 2010 49,174 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

advise front nearside brake disc worn

advise offside front brake disc worn

Pass 22 Jul 2009 44,875 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 38,857 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 33,145 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 26,671 miles

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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A7 RVC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A7 RVC, 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 A7 RVC registered?

A7 RVC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is A7 RVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 RVC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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