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A8 AWD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

202,802 mi
Last recorded202,802 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 AWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 202,802 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 192,973 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 192,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 184,606 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 184,606 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected white (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 181,206 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 177,737 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 173,026 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 168,227 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 164,851 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 159,824 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 154,078 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2013 140,609 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 140,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 129,953 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 129,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel bearing oil seal leaking

rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 5 Sep 2011 111,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 89,882 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 73,500 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 73,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 62,862 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 50,307 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 37,897 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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A8 AWD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A8 AWD, 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 A8 AWD registered?

A8 AWD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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The MOT history for A8 AWD shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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