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AG03 CVE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

177,348 mi
Last recorded177,348 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 CVE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 177,348 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 174,158 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 170,635 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 168,500 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 165,423 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 162,927 miles

Slight wear showing in all front ball joints

Pass 19 Dec 2019 159,737 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 157,401 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 153,955 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 149,051 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 144,955 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 142,383 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 127,156 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 114,623 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 104,472 miles

both front brake discs worn

long travel on handbrake

slight wear in n/s/f front steering drag link joint

Fail 23 Aug 2011 87,388 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 87,388 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 78,535 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 72,719 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracking slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2008 65,956 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 15 Aug 2008 65,956 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 14 Aug 2007 58,210 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 48,685 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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AG03 CVE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 AG03 CVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AG03 CVE registered?

AG03 CVE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is AG03 CVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG03 CVE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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