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A7 TVY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

155,237 mi
Last recorded155,237 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 TVY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 155,237 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion beside fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 155,064 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Bump stop missing

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 154,966 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hand brake slight bind

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis near fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Bump stop missing

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 152,071 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 152,070 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Steering arm modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 236,513 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 236,512 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Brake disc contaminated hub seal (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning light on

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

Traction control light on

Pass 13 Jul 2017 139,277 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 139,276 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 132,137 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 132,137 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 128,387 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 121,622 miles

rear row seats not tested

Fail 14 Jun 2014 121,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear row seats not tested

Pass 1 Jul 2013 117,034 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 117,034 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 112,306 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 105,182 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 96,285 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 86,475 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 83,962 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 67,683 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 52,152 miles

near side rear hub seal slight leak

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 TVY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel 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 A7 TVY, 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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A7 TVY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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