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AF03 SWU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

203,120 mi
Last recorded203,120 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 SWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 203,120 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 200,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive Inner wing/wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing/wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 198,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch/wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch/wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 197,038 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 192,491 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 189,332 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 185,940 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 182,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 176,476 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play all upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 171,571 miles

Central stop light not working

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2017 171,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings end of chassis bracket (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock and coil spring areas (behind fuel filter, shock mounting, inside chassis) (2.4.A.3)

Central stop light not working

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2016 165,636 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 159,728 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 159,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 148,783 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 137,894 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 128,048 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 118,298 miles

Front suspension turrets slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2011 118,290 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front suspension turrets slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2010 107,757 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 98,807 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 89,657 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 89,657 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 80,853 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 68,111 miles

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

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

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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AF03 SWU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 AF03 SWU, 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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AF03 SWU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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