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AO03 CVG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

159,947 mi
Last recorded159,947 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 159,947 miles

general light corrosion on body underside vehicle

Pass 7 Feb 2025 148,061 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 148,061 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 139,171 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 139,132 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower face by lower support bar. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near Hockey stick mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near shock top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner face by lower support bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis behind spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near the rear hockey stick mount in three places (x3) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper spring mount/cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member above rear axle/fuel tank support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator/bumper support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

chassis/structure is seriously weakened by corrosion.

Pass 22 Jan 2022 134,644 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension and structure signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2022 134,644 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension and structure signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2021 134,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 122,092 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 120,806 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2019 120,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

underside corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 115,910 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2017 110,985 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2016 106,313 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 106,245 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 102,016 miles

Corrosion to rear chassis rails.Not considered to be excessive.

Cut in offside front tyre tread, no cords visible.

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 97,831 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 93,341 miles

Front brake discs showing signs of wear.Not considered to be seriously weakened

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 87,440 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 87,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside rear foglamp lense faded

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 80,924 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 72,920 miles

near side fog light faded,showing white light

Pass 20 Feb 2009 64,352 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 55,389 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 46,099 miles

Child seats fitted to both outer rear seats, belts checked as possible.

Pass 9 Feb 2006 34,174 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 CVG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 CVG, 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 CVG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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