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AF03 SWZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,079 mi
Last recorded147,079 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 SWZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 147,079 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

door sill covers.

engine bay covers.

underside of vehicle coated in underseal.

Fail 28 Nov 2025 147,077 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when stop lamps on. (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

door sill covers.

engine bay covers.

underside of vehicle coated in underseal.

Pass 19 Dec 2024 144,210 miles

Central Front To Back - Chassis And Suspension - Coved In Undersell

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 144,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front To Back - Chassis And Suspension - Coved In Undersell

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 137,734 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 134,612 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 112,768 miles

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

rust under vehicle

Pass 5 Jan 2019 112,450 miles

oil leaks

Pass 19 Jan 2018 109,705 miles

both rear brake back plates corroded

corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 26 Jan 2017 106,491 miles

Brake fluid level down

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 102,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & old & perished 2009 y o m (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit old & perished 2008 y o m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit old & perished 2009 y o m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit old & perished 2009 y o m (4.1.E.1)

Oil leaks to engine & gearbox

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 102,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & old & perished 2009 y o m (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit old & perished 2008 y o m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit old & perished 2009 y o m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit old & perished 2009 y o m (4.1.E.1)

Oil leaks to engine & gearbox

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 98,776 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 95,105 miles

Oil leak

rear foot step rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2013 88,714 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 88,714 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 73,949 miles

Oil leak

wipers poor

Pass 7 Nov 2011 73,113 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2010 62,867 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 55,528 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 55,528 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 49,857 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 45,826 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 37,239 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 25,925 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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AF03 SWZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SWZ, 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 SWZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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