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AC03 GVP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

174,643 mi
Last recorded174,643 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 174,643 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 171,586 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 171,537 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 171,537 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2022 171,223 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 170,641 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 168,976 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 167,428 miles

slight oil leak steering box

Pass 24 Mar 2016 161,567 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 158,138 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 158,137 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 153,943 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 153,943 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 150,784 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 150,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 146,310 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 140,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

flat battery

Pass 13 Nov 2009 131,115 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 129,689 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 112,025 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

radiator top hose leaking on bleed screw

Pass 26 Feb 2008 112,025 miles

radiator top hose leaking on bleed screw

Pass 24 Jul 2007 104,675 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 87,608 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 GVP 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 78.3%.

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 GVP, 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 GVP registered?

AC03 GVP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is AC03 GVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 GVP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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