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AC03 ADU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,710 mi
Last recorded168,710 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 ADU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 168,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 168,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 157,700 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 148,921 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 148,810 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 135,724 miles

Nearside Rear bumpstop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 27 Feb 2016 124,899 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 109,793 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 96,479 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 92,398 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 91,521 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 88,250 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 86,480 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 86,480 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 80,411 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 78,030 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 73,209 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 68,307 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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AC03 ADU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AC03 ADU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC03 ADU registered?

AC03 ADU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is AC03 ADU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 ADU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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