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AC03 AOA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

144,323 mi
Last recorded144,323 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 AOA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 144,323 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 130,412 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 130,408 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 129,711 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 127,516 miles

Front Panhard rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 123,898 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 122,110 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 120,580 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 119,468 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 116,303 miles

corrosion on rear ace pipes advise only

Fail 5 Apr 2013 116,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on rear ace pipes advise only

Pass 10 Apr 2012 113,722 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 111,036 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear brake dirt cover rotten

Pass 12 Apr 2011 111,036 miles

o/s rear brake dirt cover rotten

Pass 16 Apr 2010 107,262 miles

front window tined very dark

Fail 9 Apr 2010 107,220 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

front window tined very dark

Pass 8 Apr 2009 101,837 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 101,837 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 84,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 84,243 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 65,451 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 50,248 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 AOA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AOA, 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 AOA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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