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AE03 DOH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,824 mi
Last recorded140,824 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 DOH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 140,824 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2025 140,824 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 133,290 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel tank carrier corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2024 133,283 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel tank carrier corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2024 133,065 miles

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

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside & Offside inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank carrier corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 127,583 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 121,906 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 115,673 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 114,118 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 111,522 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 108,598 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 105,232 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 99,132 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 95,870 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 91,392 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 85,092 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 76,111 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 68,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

wipers poor

Pass 8 Mar 2011 56,322 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 47,934 miles

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

boot handle stiff in operation

Pass 13 Mar 2009 40,456 miles

offside rear hub seal damp

Pass 18 Mar 2008 34,364 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 28,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 21,409 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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AE03 DOH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DOH, 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 AE03 DOH registered?

AE03 DOH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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