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AC03 HTL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

166,113 mi
Last recorded166,113 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 HTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 166,113 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 163,420 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 160,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 158,393 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear subframe chassis corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 155,169 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 152,951 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING FLUID (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

SLIGHT PLAY TO ALL STEERING BALL JOINTS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 148,627 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 148,557 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear parts of both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 145,921 miles

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn dangerous advise attention ()

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

parts of front to rear brake pipes coated in protective cover and parts not visable

some parts of front to rears shoing signs of corrosion advise attention

Pass 27 Apr 2015 141,682 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 134,532 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 129,286 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 129,257 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SPLIT.

PARK-BRAKE MECHANISM TIGHT.

SLIGHT OIL LEAK AROUND POWER STEERING PUMP.

SMALL STONECHIP DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.

Pass 4 May 2012 124,799 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 124,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 117,214 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 104,013 miles

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

screenwasher bottle slight leak washers working on test

slight power steering leak from steering box erea present

steel rear brake pipes from front to rear slight corrosion, will probably need replacement next test

Pass 13 Jul 2010 104,013 miles

screenwasher bottle slight leak washers working on test

slight power steering leak from steering box erea present

steel rear brake pipes from front to rear slight corrosion, will probably need replacement next test

Pass 14 Jul 2009 144,985 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 144,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 83,694 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 71,979 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 51,855 miles

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

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 HTL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 HTL, 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 HTL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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