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AC03 GWN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

119,613 mi
Last recorded119,613 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 119,613 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint boot perished

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

Underbody and suspension parts corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2025 118,538 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover perished

Underbody of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2024 117,046 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 111,567 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation in lamp. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 104,709 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 98,237 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 94,524 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 14 Jan 2019 86,916 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 9 Jan 2018 76,648 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 65,772 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 59,953 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 575,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gear box oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2015 57,528 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gear box oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 52,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2014 52,350 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 43,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2013 43,753 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 35,585 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 27,755 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 17,244 miles

front number plate is positioned at an angle but can be easily read at a distance of 20 metres

Fail 1 Mar 2010 17,244 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 11,632 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 271 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 GWN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 GWN, 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 GWN registered?

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

Is AC03 GWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 GWN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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