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AK03 PVL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,884 mi
Last recorded56,884 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 PVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 56,884 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 52,656 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 51,163 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 49,852 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 48,155 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 48,145 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2021 46,458 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 45,907 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 45,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 44,475 miles

Rear 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))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 42,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front & rear tyre walls perished

Pass 13 Jun 2017 39,432 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 36,832 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 35,089 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 32,595 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 29,558 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 25,008 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 25,008 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 21,347 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 16,899 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 13,284 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 11,138 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 9,191 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 7,026 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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AK03 PVL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AK03 PVL, 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 AK03 PVL registered?

AK03 PVL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AK03 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 PVL shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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