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AO03 CTZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,409 mi
Last recorded189,409 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 CTZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 189,409 miles

chassis becoming corroded

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres becoming low

slight chip in zone (a) & (b)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 189,409 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint front rear (2.4.G.4b)

chassis becoming corroded

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres becoming low

slight chip in zone (a) & (b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 175,467 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve becoming perished.

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

slight weap of oil on both front shocks

Pass 6 Dec 2014 162,181 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 162,181 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F WHEELBEARING.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 148,884 miles

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Fail 6 Dec 2013 148,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Pass 8 Dec 2012 131,586 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2012 131,208 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 119,762 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 119,762 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 108,477 miles

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

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

child seats fitted to n/s and o/s/r seats preventing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 11 Dec 2009 97,731 miles

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

sideskirts fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2009 97,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

sideskirts fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2008 87,090 miles

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

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

sideskirts fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2007 73,393 miles

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

bellypan fitted

sideskirts fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2006 61,588 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 42,669 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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AO03 CTZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO03 CTZ, 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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AO03 CTZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AO03 CTZ safe to buy?

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