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AC03 AKV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

141,434 mi
Last recorded141,434 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 AKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 141,434 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 137,991 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 136,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 135,388 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 135,385 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 127,439 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 127,434 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 123,942 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 115,450 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 105,706 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front bumper corner damaged

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 105,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front bumper corner damaged

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 91,827 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 91,827 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 79,207 miles

o/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion

Fail 13 May 2016 79,207 miles

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

o/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2015 17,634 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 66,286 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 57,259 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 57,259 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 52,726 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 52,726 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 50,312 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 50,312 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 45,961 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 45,961 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 40,431 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 40,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 34,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2007 26,171 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 22,010 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 22,010 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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AC03 AKV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AKV, 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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AC03 AKV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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