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AO03 CUA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

122,536 mi
Last recorded122,536 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 CUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 122,536 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 119,106 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 119,099 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 119,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded back to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 116,248 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2016 113,732 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 110,757 miles

nearside rear anti roll bar link worn

offside track rod end worn

Pass 10 Nov 2014 108,131 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 104,096 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 99,423 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 89,047 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 86,341 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 80,555 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 76,439 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 68,085 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 57,355 miles

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

front wipers

Pass 12 Feb 2007 54,966 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 35,198 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 CUA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 AO03 CUA, 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 AO03 CUA registered?

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

Is AO03 CUA safe to buy?

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