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AC03 DOG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,836 mi
Last recorded119,836 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 DOG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 119,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Nov 2024 117,465 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Nov 2023 113,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 112,014 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, Transmission, Front Diff Areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 110,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front Diff Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 109,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 107,321 miles

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

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

Suspension (ace) pipes corroded.

Pass 23 May 2018 105,495 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 104,632 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 103,445 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 101,285 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 5 Jun 2014 97,232 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 97,232 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 94,484 miles

Offside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

noise from top of steering wheel when turning.

Fail 19 Oct 2013 94,432 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

noise from top of steering wheel when turning.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 87,207 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 87,205 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 79,599 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 79,593 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 67,502 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 56,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 47,029 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 46,902 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 37,481 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 28,386 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 28,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 DOG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AC03 DOG, 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 DOG registered?

AC03 DOG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is AC03 DOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 DOG shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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