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AJ03 CVW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

193,091 mi
Last recorded193,091 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 CVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 193,091 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 192,955 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 188,667 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 184,529 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 184,336 miles

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 178,718 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 173,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 173,190 miles

Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Fuel pipe leaking above tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 167,564 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 162,463 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 162,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 158,291 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 158,289 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2017 153,300 miles

Offside Front drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 19 Dec 2016 178,575 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 148,515 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking regulator on cylinder head (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 144,176 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 135,302 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 129,053 miles

rear wiper not working

Pass 14 Dec 2012 119,313 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 119,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 113,612 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 110,051 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 94,722 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 71,853 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 71,853 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 52,830 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 44,048 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 36,232 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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AJ03 CVW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 AJ03 CVW, 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 AJ03 CVW registered?

AJ03 CVW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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