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AF03 SXT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,456 mi
Last recorded151,456 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 SXT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 151,456 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 148,076 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 148,073 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 143,198 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 134,583 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 134,532 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes on watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 125,521 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 122,377 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 117,474 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear chassis leg holed in areas but not in prescribed areas

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 117,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded At radius arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 107,775 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 107,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 100,018 miles

Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 154,380 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 95,957 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 92,812 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

D/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKED

D/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKED

N/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKED

N/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKED

NUMBER PLATE LIGHT BULBS DULL

Fail 30 Jul 2012 92,812 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

D/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKED

D/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKED

N/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKED

N/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKED

NUMBER PLATE LIGHT BULBS DULL

Pass 12 Aug 2011 88,551 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 88,551 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 83,961 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 80,832 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 75,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 75,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 57,316 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 54,849 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 33,806 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 33,806 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 SXT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SXT, 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 AF03 SXT registered?

AF03 SXT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2003.

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