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AG03 CSX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,492 mi
Last recorded157,492 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 CSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 157,492 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 154,490 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 154,441 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 154,370 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 154,356 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 147,409 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 138,369 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 127,866 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 127,638 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 116,776 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 101,423 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 96,136 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2011 88,788 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 88,788 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 80,295 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 80,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2009 72,074 miles

front tyres low in tread.

Fail 28 Feb 2009 72,022 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

front tyres low in tread.

long travel on parking brake lever, advise attention.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 60,352 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 50,657 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 50,657 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 39,846 miles

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

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

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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AG03 CSX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AG03 CSX, 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 AG03 CSX registered?

AG03 CSX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is AG03 CSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG03 CSX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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