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AE03 DLU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,716 mi
Last recorded144,716 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 DLU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2021 144,716 miles

various correded iteams

Pass 21 Mar 2020 136,771 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 128,591 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear bumper bracket deteriated

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 119,101 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner bay (3.3.A.2)

Offside Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bay (3.6.C.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 113,262 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 2 Mar 2016 105,166 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 156,088 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

offside rear half shaft slight mist of oil

Pass 1 Mar 2014 87,381 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 80,545 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 74,243 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 64,369 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 52,152 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 43,812 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 34,507 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 27,275 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 21,331 miles

Advise: both number plate lights slightly discoloured.

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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AE03 DLU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AE03 DLU, 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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AE03 DLU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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