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AG03 CVH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

125,765 mi
Last recorded125,765 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 125,765 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 125,765 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 118,824 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 118,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle undersealed including brake pipes and brake hoses

Pass 27 Mar 2023 117,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle undersealed including brake pipes and brake hoses

Fail 14 Mar 2023 117,307 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle undersealed including brake pipes and brake hoses

Pass 14 Mar 2022 115,017 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 115,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/arch abs pump mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 111,930 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 110,550 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 110,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 106,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 99,303 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 90,350 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Nov 2016 90,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 82,064 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 73,727 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 66,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 30 Jul 2012 58,253 miles

N/S/R tyre sidewall perished

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

O/S/R tyre sidewall perished

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 48,052 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 41,954 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 41,954 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 35,453 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 28,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 28,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 22,722 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 17,076 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 CVH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 CVH, 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 CVH registered?

AG03 CVH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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