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AC03 GUE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

220,674 mi
Last recorded220,674 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 GUE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 220,674 miles

Coil spring corroded All four corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 199,665 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 173,836 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 173,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 143,046 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 143,046 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 130,770 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 122,684 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 110,637 miles

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

Nearside Front track rod end dust cover split

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre few nails in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (hub) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 110,559 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front track rod end dust cover split

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre few nails in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (Hub) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 100,588 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 91,123 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 91,119 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 83,017 miles

Front Brake discs have slight lip

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 75,509 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 75,509 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2014 70,228 miles

unable to check n/s/r seat belr fully due to child seat fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2014 70,228 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

unable to check n/s/r seat belr fully due to child seat fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2012 50,936 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 39,600 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 27,775 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 19,831 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 11,629 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 15 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 GUE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GUE, 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 AC03 GUE registered?

AC03 GUE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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